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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT (57/2003): CONSULTATION PROCESS IN TERMS OF THE ACT: INTENTION TO DECLARE THE FOLLOWING

Posted 16 August 2016

The MEC for the Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs has, in terms of section 33(1) of the NEM:PAA, given notice of his intention to declare, in terms of section 23 of the NEM:PAA, the below mentioned reserves on the areas as further detailed in this notice –

  • Burman Bush Nature Reserve;
  • Empisini Nature Reserve;
  • Marian Wood Nature Reserve;
  • New Germany Nature Reserve;
  • Paradise Valley Nature Reserve;
  • Pigeon Valley Nature Reserve;
  • Silverglen Nature Reserve;
  • Springside Nature Reserve;
  • Virginia Bush Nature Reserve;
  • Giba Gorge Nature Reserve;

Members of the public are invited to submit comments within 60 days of the publication of this notice (i.e. on or before 5 September 2016).