National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)Chapter 5 : Species and Organisms Posing Potential Threats to BiodiversityPart 2 : Invasive species75. Control and eradication of listed invasive species |
| (1) | Control and eradication of a listed invasive species must be carried out by means of methods that are appropriate for the species concerned and the environment in which it occurs. |
| (2) | Any action taken to control and eradicate a listed invasive species must be executed with caution and in a manner that may cause the least possible harm to biodiversity and damage to the environment. |
| (3) | The methods employed to control and eradicate a listed invasive species must also be directed at the offspring, propagating material and re-growth of such invasive species in order to prevent such species from producing offspring, forming seed, regenerating or re-establishing itself in any manner. |
| (4) | The Minister must ensure the coordination and implementation of programmes for the prevention, control or eradication of invasive species. |
| (5) | The Minister may establish an entity consisting of public servants to coordinate and implement programmes for the prevention, control or eradication of invasive species. |