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Western Cape Biosphere Reserves Regulations, 2013

Posted 21 February 2014

The Provincial Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Western Cape has made the Western Cape Biosphere Reserve Regulations in terms of section 10 of the Western Cape Biosphere Reserves Act 6 of 2011. These regulations set out the provisions pertaining to the establishment of biosphere reserves, including, inter alia, provisions pertaining to public participation, the establishment of a biosphere interim committee and the establishment of a management committee.