Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003)

Small grower certification is important to improve access to markets for emerging black growers.

To this end, the forestry industry (through its representative structures) and Government (through DWAF) undertake to continue to develop and implement appropriate forestry certification methodologies for emerging growers.

This measure will be operational within 18 months of the signing of the Charter.