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

Posted 09 July 2014

The MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs has, in terms of section 33(1) of the NEMPAA, given notice of his intention to declare the Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve, the Allendale Nature Reserve, the Beaumont Nature Reserve, the Bosch Berg Nature Reserve, Thanda Private Game Reserve, Mduna Royal Game Reserve, uMngeni Plateau Nature Reserve, Roosefontein Nature Reserve, additions to the existing Zululand Rhino Reserve, additions to Mount Currie Nature Reserve; and Beacon Hill Protected Environment in terms of sections 23 and 28 of the NEMPAA.

Members of the public are invited to submit written representation to the Chief Executive Officer: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, within 60 days of publication of this notice (i.e. by 4 August 2014).