Environment & Heritage

ENVIRONMENT & HERITAGE

We need to protect South Africa's environment and natural resources, including our freshwaters, our oceans and the creatures that live in them. >

Coastal Permit System (Public Information)

This document provides information on coastal and marine conservation and gives details of quotas on lobster, abalone, galjoen and mussels in open season and where to get permits. >

Permits to Modify Historical Buildings (Service)

To comply with the National Heritage Resources Act, anyone who wishes to modify historical structures must apply to Heritage Western Cape for permission. A historical structure is defined as a building older than 60 years. >

Registration of Private Collections of Fossils, Archaeological Artefacts and Meteorites (Service)

Legally, owners of privately held collections of fossils, artefacts and meteorites that were collected under previous legislation had until 1 April 2002 to register their collections with the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA). >

The content on this page was last updated on 5 September 2006

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