The NAU reported in it's weekly news letter to all members that the
current state of out of control veld fires are a reason for concern, and needs government intervention.
"Mr Sakkie Coetzee and Mr Danie van Vuuren from the NAU had a meeting with the Director of Forestry, Mr Joseph Hailwa on Thursday September 20, 2012 to mainly discuss the current veld fire problem in the country. One of the problems which was discussed was the inaccessibility of resettled farms during veld fires. Mr Hailwa undertook to try and see whether he can assist resettled farmers within his budget to open their border lines and make them accessible.
Mr Hailwa mentioned that the new Regulations to the Forestry Act are in a final stage at the state legal advisors before they can be published in the Government Gazette. He agreed that the NAU can still negotiate to have certain fire preventative measures included in the Regulations. The fire prevention measures of the charcoal industry will be used as basis for this. The possiblity to annually, from June 1 until January 31, classify high risk areas as “Fire Management Areas” as provided for in the Forestry Act will be looked at."
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