Title:

APP-002135: Bush control activities on farm Gemsbokoord No. 477 Outjo district, Kunene region, Namibia

Publication Year:
2021
Abstract:

Bush control activities on farm Gemsbokoord No. 477 Outjo district, Kunene region, Namibia listed activities triggered by the project include: Forestry activities 4. The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, forestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorization in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No.12 of 2001) or any other law. The farmer intends to clear approximately 3000 to 4000 hectares to combat encroacher bushes. Details of the activity(s) covered by the environmental clearance certificate: Title of Activity: Bush control activities on farm Gemsbokoord no 477 Outjo district, Kunene region, Namibia. Figure 1 indicates the location of the project site. Nature of Activity: The following activities are associated with the project: Using manual and semi mechanized (chainsaw) for de-bushing or thinning of encroacher bushes (mopane, sickle bush and black thorn) as an approach to bush control. Harvested wood will be used as droppers (for fencing and infrastructure on the farm). Possible use of arboricide selectively aftercare. Scale and scope of activity: The bush control activities will take place within the boundaries of Farm Gemsbokoord No. 477.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Last date for commenting on this EIA: Friday, 14 May 2021

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