National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations under the National Forests Act 84 of 1998Chapter 4 : Licences10. Grazing or herding of animals |
| (1) | Any person, organ of State or organisation may apply to the Minister for a licence to graze or herd animals in a State forest. |
| (2) | An application for a licence brought in terms of subregulation (1) must— |
| (a) | state the number and describe the type of animals that will graze or be herded; |
| (b) | describe the mark with which the animals are branded; and |
| (c) | indicate whether the animals have been treated for pests or other diseases and if so, indicate when they were treated. |
| (3) | No licence may be issued under this regulation in respect of a State forest which has a natural forest or protected area in it, unless— |
| (a) | the Minister is of the opinion issuing the licence will not have a harmful effect on the forest or area; |
| (b) | it is compatible with the management plan or rules of that forest or area; and |
| (c) | the management plan or rules of the forest or area allow otherwise. |
| (4) | In addition to any other licence conditions, the Minister may— |
| (a) | set the number and type of animal that may graze or be herded; |
| (b) | demarcate the area where the grazing or herding may take place; |
| (c) | set out the manner in which the area referred to in paragraph (b) will be managed; and |
| (d) | fix seasons when grazing or herding may take place. |
| (5) | A licence issued under this regulation must be regarded as having been cancelled if a State forest, or part of it, becomes a protected area under the provisions of the Act or any other law and the activity under subregulation (1) is in contravention of section 24(5) of the Act. |