South Africa
National Forests Act, 1998
Act 84 of 1998
- Published in Government Gazette 19408 on 30 October 1998
- Assented to on 20 October 1998
- There are multiple commencements
- [This is the version of this document as it was from 18 July 2001 to 8 March 2006.]
Provisions | Status |
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Chapter 1 (section 1–2); Chapter 2 (section 3–6); Chapter 3, Part 1 (in part); Part 2 (section 8–11); Part 3 (section 12–16); Part 4, section 17; Chapter 4, Part 2 (section 22–28); Chapter 5 (section 33–45); Chapter 6 (section 46–57); Chapter 7 (section 58–64); Chapter 9 (section 70–80) | commenced on 1 April 1999 by Proclamation R35 of 1999. |
Chapter 4, Part 1 (section 19–21); Part 3, section 29(1), 29(2), section 30, section 31–32; Chapter 8 (section 65–69) | commenced on 25 February 2000 by Proclamation 6 of 2000. |
Chapter 3, Part 1, section 7 | commenced on 8 September 2000 by Proclamation R55 of 2000. |
Chapter 3, Part 1, section 7(1)(b)(i), 7(1)(b)(ii); Chapter 4, Part 2, section 23(2)(d), section 24(3)(e), 24(9)(a), 24(9)(b), section 28(2)(a)(i), 28(2)(a)(ii), 28(2)(a)(iii); Part 3, section 29(3), 29(4); Chapter 6, Part 1, section 50(1)(b)(i), 50(1)(b)(ii), 50(1)(b)(iii), 50(1)(d), section 54(2)(a), 54(2)(b), section 55(b)(i), 55(b)(ii) | commenced on 18 July 2001. |
Chapter 3, Part 4, section 18 | commenced on 30 April 2009 by Proclamation R33 of 2009. |
- [Amended by National Forest and Fire Laws Amendment Act, 2001 (Act 12 of 2001) on 18 July 2001]
Chapter 1
Introductory provisions
This Chapter sets out the purposes for which this Act is passed. It defines important words and terms used in the Act and guides its interpretation.1. Purposes
The purposes of this Act are to—2. Interpretation
Chapter 2
Sustainable forest management
The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the sustainable management of forests.Part 1 – Management
Part 1 lists principles of sustainable forest management, which apply to all official decisions affecting forests, whether in terms of this Actor other laws. The Minister is given the power to—set criteria, indicators and standards for assessing and enforcing sustainable forest management; andcreate incentives to manage forests sustainably,on the advice of the Committee for Sustainable Forest Management.3. Principles to guide decisions affecting forests
4. Promotion and enforcement of sustainable forest management
Part 2 – Research, monitoring and reporting
Part 2 obliges the Minister to see that relevant research is done and to monitor the management of forests. The Minister must report to Parliament at least every three years on the results of the monitoring.5. Promotion of research
6. Duty to monitor forests and disseminate information
Chapter 3
Special measures to protect forests and trees
Part 1 – Prohibition of destruction of natural forests
Part 1 prohibits the destruction of indigenous trees in any natural forest without a licence.7. Prohibition on destruction of trees in natural forests
Part 2 – Protected areas
Part 2 allows the Minister to declare certain forests as protected forest areas. It sets out the procedure for and effect of this declaration. It provides for the management of such an area.8. Power to set aside protected areas
9. Procedure for declaring protected areas
10. Effect of setting aside protected areas
11. Management of protected areas
Part 3 – Protection of trees
Part 3 allows the Minister to declare a tree, a group of trees, a woodland or a species of trees as protected. The procedure for and the effect of this decoration are set out. An emergency procedure is included to protect trees threatened with immediate harm.12. Declaration of trees as protected
13. Normal procedure for declaring protected trees
14. Emergency procedure for protecting trees
15. Effect of declaration of protected trees
16. Registration against title deeds
Part 4 – Measures to control and remedy deforestation
Part 4 gives the Minister powers to intervene urgently to prevent deforestation and to rehabilitate deforested areas. The procedure for and the effect of the exercise of these powers are set out. It also provides for the Minister to enter into an agreement with the owner to remedy the situation.17. Power to declare controlled forest areas
18. Right to apply for protection
Chapter 4
Use of forests
This Chapter regulates a wide range of uses of primarily State forests, ranging from recreational use to commercial and community forestry.Part 1 – Access for recreation and related purposes
Part 1 sets out the right of everyone to have access to State forests for the purpose of recreation, education, culture or spiritual fulfilment. This right may be restricted. The procedure for imposing these restrictions is provided for. The Minister, in his or her capacity as trustee of the National Forest Recreation and Access Trust, may also take steps to promote the voluntary grant of access to forests that are outside State control. Limited provision is also made for financial assistance for owners and compensation if they suffer any damage as a result of allowing access.19. Access to State forests for recreation, education, culture or spiritual fulfillment
Everyone has reasonable access to State forests for purposes of recreation, education, culture or spiritual fulfillment, subject to—20. Regulation of access to State forests
21. Access to forests other than State forests
Part 2 – Vesting and granting of rights to use State forests
Part 2 vests the right to use and manage State forests and the forest produce in them in the State, represented by the Minister. It provides for the transfer of rights in State forests by way of licences, servitudes, lease agreements and agreements to sell forest produce. A provision is included to avoid conflicting rights in State forests.22. Vesting of rights
23. Activities which may be licensed in State forests
24. Requirements for licensing
25. Amendments, suspensions and cancellations
26. Servitudes in State forests
27. Leasing of State forests
28. Agreements to sell forest produce in State forests
Part 3 – Community forestry
Part 3 allows communities that wish to engage in community forestry to enter into agreements with the Minister. The procedure for entering into, and the minimum requirements for the content of, such an agreement are set out. The Minister may make financial or other assistance available for community forestry and certain other forms of forestry.29. Offers to enter into community forestry agreements
30. Conclusion of community forestry agreements
31. Content of community forestry agreements
32. Assistance for community forestry
Chapter 5
Institutions
The various institutions that play a role in making the Act functional are dealt with in this Chapter.Part 1 – National Forests Advisory Council
Part 1 deals with the establishment, objects, constitution, meetings, staffing and funding of the Council. It advises the Minister on all aspects of forestry in the Republic. The Council must establish the Committee for Sustainable Forest Management to advise the Council, the Department and the Minister on all aspects of sustainable forest management, and the Committee on Forest Access. Both are permanent committees of the Council.33. Establishment and objects of National Forests Advisory Council
34. Constitution of Council
35. Conditions of appointment to Council
36. Committees of Council
37. Meetings of Council
38. Funding of Council
39. Staff of Council
The Director-General must designate as many officers and employees of the Department as maybe necessary to assist the Council and any committee of the Council to perform the administrative and professional work of the Council or of a particular committee.40. Report by Council
Part 2 – National Forest Recreation and Access Trust
Part 2 deals with the establishment of the National Forest Recreation and Access Trust.41. Establishment and objects of National Forest Recreation and Access Trust
42. Powers and duties of Minister as trustee
43. Administration of Trust funds
44. Reports by Minister as trustee
The Minister must, within three months of the end of each financial year, submit to Parliament—Part 3 – Panel of facilitators, mediators and arbitrators
Part 3 gives the Minister the power to establish a panel from which facilitators, mediators and arbitrators may be selected for purposes of dispute resolution. Some of the factors they must take into account are listed.45. Establishment of panel
Chapter 6
Administration of Act
Part 1 – General powers and duties of Minister
Part 1 deals with the general powers and duties of the Minister. The Minister must develop and implement a policy for forests and their management and may, amongst other things—assign, and withdraw the assignment of, certain powers and duties;delegate certain powers and duties;expropriate property for forestry;reserve State land for forestry;make regulations.46. Development and implementation of policy
The Minister must develop and implement policy for forests and their management.47. Assignment of powers and duties
48. Delegation of powers and duties
49. Expropriation of property
50. Reservation of State land for forestry
51. Performance of functions on other land
The Minister may authorise officials in the Department to perform services in connection with trees on land which is not a State forest—52. Extensions
The Minister may extend, or condone a failure by a person to comply with, a time period in terms of this Act, except a time period which binds the Minister.53. Content of regulations
54. Procedure for making regulations
55. Tariffs and charges
The Minister may, with the consent of the Minister of Finance—Part 2 – General powers and duties of Director-General
Part 2 deals with the general powers and duties of the Director-General. He or she may delegate certain powers and duties.56. Powers and duties
57. Transfer of officers and employees
Chapter 7
Offences and penalties
This Chapter sets out the relevant offences in terms of the Act and the penalties applicable.Part 1 – Sentencing
Part 1 deals with matters relating to sentencing.58. Penalties
59. Compensatory orders in criminal proceedings
60. Award of part of fine recovered to informant
Part 2 – Offences
Part 2 lists all the offences in terms of the Act in relation to the corresponding Chapters in the Act.61. Offences relating to sustainable forest management
Any person who fails to take the steps which he or she has been instructed to take in terms of section 4(8) within the period or the extended period laid down, is guilty of a fifth category offence.62. Offences relating to protection of forests and trees
63. Offences relating to use of forests
64. Offences in relation to enforcement
Chapter 8
Enforcement
This Chapter provides for the appointment of forest officers and sets out their powers to police the provisions of this Act effectively.65. Appointment of forest officers
The Director-General may—66. General powers of forest officers
67. Power to enter and search
68. Power to seize
69. Power to arrest
Chapter 9
General and transitional provisions
This Chapter deals primarily with the transition to a new legal order with regard to forests. Miscellaneous items which need to be regulated are also dealt with here.Part 1 – Miscellaneous
70. Documents and steps valid under certain circumstances
71. Delivery of documents
72. Publication of notices in media
Part 2 – Repeal and amendment of laws, savings, short title and commencement
73. Repeal of laws
74. Savings
75. Amendment of section 1 of Act 128 of 1992
Section 1 of the Management of State Forests Act, 1992, is amended by the substitution for the definition of "Forest Act" of the following definition:76. Substitution of section 3 of Act 128 of 1992
The following section is substituted for section 3 of the Management of State Forests Act, 1992:77. Repeal of section 4 of Act 128 of 1992
78. Amendment of Act 51 of 1994
The Forestry Laws Rationalisation and Amendment Act, 1994, is amended on the basis set out in Schedule 2.79. Short title
This Act is the National Forests Act, 1998.80. Commencement
This Act takes effect on a date fixed by the President in the Gazette.History of this document
30 April 2009
Commenced by
National Forests Act, 1998: Commencement
09 March 2006 amendment not yet applied
Amended by
Forestry Laws Amendment Act, 2005
18 July 2001 this version
Commenced
08 September 2000
Commenced by
National Forests Act, 1998: Commencement
25 February 2000
Commenced by
National Forests Act, 1998: Commencement
01 April 1999
Commenced by
National Forests Act, 1998: Commencement
30 October 1998
20 October 1998
Assented to
Subsidiary legislation
Title | Numbered title |
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Regulations under the National Forests Act, 2009 | Government Notice R466 of 2009 |
Cited documents 7
Legislation 7
Documents citing this one 208
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Judgment 6
- Erasmus v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (9706/21) [2023] ZAWCHC 127 (18 August 2023)
- Ingonyama Trust v eThekwini Municipality (149/2011) [2012] ZASCA 104 (1 June 2012)
- Long Beach Homeowners Association v Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (South Africa) and Another (865 of 2016) [2017] ZASCA 122 (22 September 2017)
- Lubbe v Louw (531/2003) [2004] ZASCA 130 (25 November 2004)
- South African Forestry Company Ltd v York Timbers Ltd (656/2002) [2004] ZASCA 72 (9 September 2004)
- South African National Parks v MTO Forestry (Pty) Ltd and Another (446 of 2017) [2018] ZASCA 59 (17 May 2018)
Legislation 10
- Coastal Management
- Community Fire Safety
- Community Fire Safety
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- Fire Safety
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