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Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, 1983 (Act No. 43 of 1983)

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Regulations in terms of Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act

Part IV : Conservation Committes

27. Demarcation of areas to which directions apply

 

(1) Each corner point of an unfenced portion of a farm unit in respect of which a requirement is imposed in a direction shall be indicated by means of a beacon.

 

(2) Such a beacon shall consist of—
(a) an iron standard;
(b) a treated wooden post;
(c) a post of natural hardwood with a diametre of at least 50 mm at the narrow end;
(d) a post of another durable material of suitable diametre;
(e) a post forming part of an existing, properly erected fence; or
(f) a tree, a rock which protrudes at least 1 000 mm above ground level or a permanent structure.

 

(3) A standard or post referred to in subregulation (2)(a), (b), (c) and (d) shall be at least 1 370 mm long and be driven or planted solidly into the ground so that approximately 900 mm thereof protrudes above ground level: Provided that—
(a) in the case of a corner point which falls on soft or sandy ground, a longer standard or post shall be used as such beacon to ensure the sturdiness thereof; and
(b) in the case of a corner point which falls on hard or rocky ground where the standard or post concerned cannot be driven or planted deep enough, a concrete base shall be placed around that standard or post to ensure the sturdiness thereof.

 

(4) Approximately 150 mm of the top portion of a post referred to in subregulation (2)(e) shall be painted white or red with a durable paint.

 

(5) A white or red mark of approximately 150 mm by 150 mm shall be painted with a durable paint approximately 900 mm above ground level on a tree, rock or permanent structure referred to in subregulation (2)(f).