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

Regulations

Regulations under the National Forests Act 84 of 1998

Chapter 4 : Licences

10. Grazing or herding of animals

 

(1) Any person, organ of State or organisation may apply to the Minister for a licence to graze or herd animals in a State forest.

 

(2) An application for a licence brought in terms of subregulation (1) must—
(a) state the number and describe the type of animals that will graze or be herded;
(b) describe the mark with which the animals are branded; and
(c) indicate whether the animals have been treated for pests or other diseases and if so, indicate when they were treated.

 

(3) No licence may be issued under this regulation in respect of a State forest which has a natural forest or protected area in it, unless—
(a) the Minister is of the opinion issuing the licence will not have a harmful effect on the forest or area;
(b) it is compatible with the management plan or rules of that forest or area; and
(c) the management plan or rules of the forest or area allow otherwise.

 

(4) In addition to any other licence conditions, the Minister may—
(a) set the number and type of animal that may graze or be herded;
(b) demarcate the area where the grazing or herding may take place;
(c) set out the manner in which the area referred to in paragraph (b) will be managed; and
(d) fix seasons when grazing or herding may take place.

 

(5) A licence issued under this regulation must be regarded as having been cancelled if a State forest, or part of it, becomes a protected area under the provisions of the Act or any other law and the activity under subregulation (1) is in contravention of section 24(5) of the Act.