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National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003)

Chapter 3 : Declaration of Protected Areas

Part 3 : Nature reserves

26. Designation of nature reserve as wilderness area

 

(1) The Minister or MEC may by notice in the Gazette designate a nature reserve or part thereof as a wilderness area.

 

(2) A notice under subsection (1) may only be issued –
(a) to protect and maintain the natural character of the environment, biodiversity, associated natural and cultural resources and the provision of environmental goods and services;
(b) to provide outstanding opportunities for solitude;
(c) to control access which, if allowed, may only be by non-mechanised means.

 

(3) Before designating a nature reserve or part of a nature reserve as a wilderness area, the Minister or MEC must consult the management authority of the nature reserve.