National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)Chapter 3 : Special Measures to Protect Forests and TreesPart 3 : Protection of trees12. Declaration of trees as protected |
| (1) | The Minister may declare— |
| (a) | a particular tree, |
| (b) | a particular group of trees, |
| (c) | a particular woodland; or |
| (d) | trees belonging to a particular species, |
to be a protected tree, group of trees, woodland or species.
| (2) | The Minister may make such a declaration only if he or she is of the opinion that the tree, group of trees, woodland or species is not already adequately protected in terms of other legislation. |
| (3) | In exercising a discretion in terms of this section, the Minister must consider the principles set out in section 3(3). |