BUSH CLEARING FOR CULTIVATED FIELDS - REM PORTION 1 FARM VONDELING 285-LS

The owner of the above mentioned property is of the intention to utilise approximately 65 of said property for the cultivation of cash crops (vegetables). Site preparation (clearing of bush) unlawfully commenced in 2021, as the owner of the land was under the impression that since the property had been used for agricultural activities in the past, he could continue without having to apply for Environmental Authorization. The applicant contravened the stipulations of the Environmental Impact Assessment regulations under the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 and is now is now applying for “ex post facto” approval from the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment & Tourism (EIM Section).
Province(s): Limpopo