National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations under the National Forests Act 84 of 1998Chapter 5 : Protection of Trees and Forests17. 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. |