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

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Regulations under the National Forests Act 84 of 1998

Chapter 5 : Protection of Trees and Forests

17. Protection of forests, trees or group of trees

 

(1) Any person, organ of State or organisation may apply to the Minister to protect a forest, tree or group of trees in terms of section 18 of the Act.

 

(2) An application brought under subregulation (1) must —
(a) identify the forest or trees to be protected,
(b) identify the land or area where the forest or trees to be protected occur;
(c) attach a map showing the location; and
(d) provide the reasons for applying for protection.