National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)

Chapter 3 : Special Measures to Protect Forests and Trees

Purchase

(1)	The Minister may declare—

(a)	a particular tree,

(b)	a particular group of trees,

(c)	a particular woodland; or

(d)	trees belonging to a particular species,

to be a protected tree, group of trees, woodland or species.

(2)	The Minister may make such a declaration only if he or she is of the opinion that the tree, group of trees, woodland or species is not already adequately protected in terms of other legislation.

(3)	In exercising a discretion in terms of this section, the Minister must consider the principles set out in section 3(3).