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Biodiversity Act: Alien and Invasive Species Regulations

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south africa, Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

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The regulations relate to the management and handling of alien and invasive species in South Africa. Among others, it; categorizes the listed invasive species as contained in the biodiversity act of 2004; it sets out restricted activities; national framework of documents; risk assessment; issuance, amendment, and cancellation of permits; and compliance and enforcement guidelines.