Alien and invasive species at Noetzie

Legislation on alien and invasive species

The National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act 10 of 2004) (NEMBA) Section 73 requires every person to exercise a Duty of Care relating to invasive species. Sec 73(2) (a) requires a landowner to notify the relevant competent authority, in writing of listed invasive species occurring on that land, (b) take steps to control and/or eradicate the listed invasive species, to prevent it from spreading, and (c) to take all the required steps to prevent or minimise harm to biodiversity. Failing to adhere to these requirements may result in the landowner receiving a directive from the competent authority, compelling such landowner to take the required action or face legal action.