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National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003)

Chapter 3 : Declaration of Protected Areas

Part 2 : National Parks

22. Designation of national park as wilderness area

 

(1) The Minister may by notice in the Gazette designate any national park, or part thereof, as a wilderness area.

 

(2) A designation under subsection (1) may only be issued—
(a) to protect and maintain the natural character of the environment, biodiversity, associated natural and cultural resources and the provision of environmental goods and services;
(b) to provide outstanding opportunities for solitude;
(c) to control access which, if allowed, may only be by non-mechanised means.

 

(3) Before designating a national park as a wilderness area, the Minister must consult the management authority of the park.

 

[Section 22 inserted by section 6 of Act No. 31 of 2004]