National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)Chapter 3 : Biodiversity Planning and MonitoringPart 1 : Biodiversity planning46. Review and amendment of biodiversity management plans |
| (1) | The Minister must review a biodiversity management plan published in terms of section 43(3) at least every five years, and assess compliance with the plan and the extent to which its objectives are being met. |
| (2) | The Minister, either on own initiative or on request by an interested person, organisation or organ of state, may by notice in the Gazette amend a biodiversity management plan published in terms of section 43(3). |
| (3) | Before amending a biodiversity management plan, the Minister must consult— |
| (a) | any person, organisation or organ of state implementing the plan; and |
| (b) | any organ of state whose activities are affected by the implementation of the plan. |