| (1) |
The object of a management plan is to ensure the protection, conservation and management of the protected area concerned in a manner which is consistent with the objectives of this Act and for the purpose it was declared. |
| (2) |
A management plan must contain at least – |
| (a) |
the terms and conditions of any applicable biodiversity management plan; |
| (b) |
a co-ordinated policy framework; |
| (c) |
such planning measures, controls and performance criteria as may be prescribed; |
| (d) |
a programme for the implementation of the plan and its costing; |
| (e) |
procedures for public participation, including participation by the owner (if applicable), any local community or other interested party; |
| (f) |
where appropriate, the implementation of community-based natural resource management; and |
| (g) |
a zoning of the area indicating what activities may take place in different sections of the area, and the conservation objectives of those sections, provided that in a marine protected area, the zoning must not conflict with a zoning in terms of section 48A(2)(a). |
[Section 41(2)(g) substituted by section 11 of Act No. 21 of 2014]
| (3) |
A management plan may contain— |
| (a) |
development of economic opportunities within and adjacent to the protected area in terms of the integrated development plan framework; |
| (b) |
development of local management capacity and knowledge exchange; |
| (c) |
financial and other support to ensure effective administration and implementation of the co-management agreement; and |
| (d) |
any other relevant matter. |
| (4) |
Management plans may include subsidiary plans, and the Minister or MEC may approve the management plan or any subsidiary plan in whole or in part. |
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