Wetlands
A wetland is a distinct ecosystem that is flooded by water, either permanently or seasonally, where oxygen-free processes prevail. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other land forms or water bodies is the characteristic vegetation of aquatic plants, adapted to the unique hydric soil. Wetlands play a number of functions, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients, stabilization of shorelines, and support of plants and animals. Wetlands are also considered the most biologically diverse of all ecosystems, serving as home to a wide range of plant and animal life. Whether any individual wetland performs these …
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Laws.Africa · 18 November 2022 English
Vegetation, Lower Karoo, Upper Karoo, Freshwater Wetlands and Dry Highveld Grassland. The sub-escarpment …
Laws.Africa · 8 September 2022 English
sensitivities, including but not limited to vegetation, wetlands, watercourses, heritage sites, critical biodiversity …
Laws.Africa · 5 August 2022 English
e.g. riparian zones, mountain catchment areas, wetlands and in areas where there could be an impact of …
Laws.Africa · 25 February 2022 English
inland waters, including rivers, dams, lakes and wetlands. Waters defined as marine environments in terms …
Laws.Africa · 6 January 2022 English
DROP/PICK TURN RIGHT L1379 JUST BEFORE SMANGALISO WETLANDS DROP/PICK ALONG TO OQONDWENI PRIMARY SCHOOL AND … DROP/PICK TURN RIGHT L1379 JUST BEFORE SMANGALISO WETLANDS DROP/PICK ALONG TO OQONDWENI PRIMARY SCHOOL AND … DROP/PICK TURN RIGHT L1379 JUST BEFORE SMANGALISO WETLANDS DROP/PICK ALONG TO OQONDWENI PRIMARY SCHOOL AND … DROP/PICK TURN RIGHT L1379 JUST BEFORE SMANGALISO WETLANDS DROP/PICK ALONG TO OQONDWENI PRIMARY SCHOOL AND … DROP/PICK TURN RIGHT L1379 JUST BEFORE SMANGALISO WETLANDS DROP/PICK ALONG TO OQONDWENI PRIMARY SCHOOL AND …
Laws.Africa · 14 December 2021 English
mountain catchments, water resources, coastal dunes, wetlands and nodes and corridors of natural habitat that …
Laws.Africa · 3 December 2021 English
participated in World Environment Day 2020, World Wetlands Day 2020 and World Desertification and Drought …
Laws.Africa · 26 November 2021 English
environment and to ensure the protection of rivers and wetlands in Limpopo. The waste management function should … sustainable use of the living resources. Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Water … stem the loss, and to promote the wise use of all wetlands. Convention of International Trade in Endangered …
Laws.Africa · 5 November 2021 English
EMA.18/2021. Provision of community gardens and wetlands protection fencing services for a 2 hec garden …
Laws.Africa · 14 October 2021 English
the list of wetlands of international importance in terms of UNESCO’s Convention on wetlands of international …
