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National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (57/2003): Draft guidelines for the Development of Protected Areas Management Plans in the North West Province.

Posted 20 February 2014

The MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism in the North West Province has, in terms of section 43(2) of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003, published draft Guidelines for the Development of Protected Areas Management Plans in the North West Province. The purpose of the guidelines is to -

  • Provide guidance in the preparation of future protected area management plans; and
  • Ensure consistency in the manner in which such plans are developed, and in their layout and contents.