| (1) |
Calculations and measurements of area, dimension, volume and mass of forest produce or forest products must follow— |
| (a) |
units and symbols set by the Measuring Units and National Measuring Standards Act, 1973 (Act No. 76 of 1973) or applicable legislation; |
| (b) |
internationally accepted forestry practices where these are not in conflict with South African law or practice; or |
| (c) |
as directed by the Minister. |
| (2) |
Where forest produce or a forest product— |
| (a) |
is irregularly shaped; or |
| (b) |
can for any reason not be accurately measured, |
the Minister may set rules and methods for—
| (i) |
calculating estimates of area, dimension, volume or mass; and |
| (ii) |
applying rounded-off fractions and conversion factors based on average dimensions. |
Housing Development Agency Act, 2008
