Environmental Affairs    

Actions relating to environmental affairs are aimed at implementing principles of sustainable development as formulated  internationally and prescribed in South African legislation. This include:

• Representation and participation in the activities of the United Nation's Commission for Sustainable Developmnent.
• Participation in the revision of legislation and regulations that regulate environment-related issues (e.g. veld fires and the control of pests).
• Gaining influence regarding the functions of LandCare Commitees of the Department of Agriculture (NDA).
• Commentry on mining legislation and application problems.
• Participation in the Work-for-Water Programme for the purpose of removing undesirable alien trees through job creation programmes and improving the flow of rivers.
• Participation in the formulation of a Farmer's Charter as envisaged by the NDA and accepted in principle at the World Summit on Sustainable Development.