on 1 February 2008
4 May 2007
On 20 February 2007, Marthinus Van Schalkwyk, Minister of Environmental
Affairs & Tourism, announced the new Threatened and Protected Species
Regulations. After presentations by some provincial MECs around challenges in
implementing these regulations by 1 June 2007, the Minister has decided that
these regulations will come into force on 1 February 2008.
No further postponement will be considered. The Minister would like to call
on all stakeholders to ensure that they are ready for the implementation on 1
February 2008. In the interim, applicants are encouraged to apply for
registration of facilities, as well as for elephant ivory, and for possession
permits of, for example, cycad species. Even though permits will only be issued
after 1 February, early submission of applications will avoid congestion and
aid compliance.
Enquiries:
Riaan Aucamp
Cell: 083 778 9923
Issued by: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
4 May 2007
