National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)

Chapter 1 : Introductory Provisions

1. Purposes

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The purposes of this Act are to—

(a)promote the sustainable management and development of forests for the benefit of all;
(b)create the conditions necessary to restructure forestry in State forests;
(c)provide special measures for the protection of certain forests and trees;
(d)promote the sustainable use of forests for environmental, economic, educational, recreational, cultural, health and spiritual purposes;
(e)promote community forestry;
(f)promote greater participation in all aspects of forestry and the forest products industry by persons disadvantaged by unfair discrimination.