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Title:

250606005896: The bush thinning activities on Farm Management Unit (FMU) identified as Farm Otjombuindya 33, Ptn 3 of Otjombuindya 33 located in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia

Author(s):

Environmental Compliance Consultancy (ECC)

Publication Year:

2025

Abstract:

LISTED ACTIVITY: FORESTRY ACTIVITIES (4) The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. EIA SCREENING FINDING: - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farm which will be divided into smaller camps. The total area dedicated to bush thinning activities will cover less than 5000 ha. - The following harvesting methods will be implemented on the FMU: Manual using an axe, semi-mechanised by means of a chainsaw and mechanical harvesting HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE TREATMENT, HANDLING AND STORAGE: - A 4000-litre fuel tank is installed on-site. It is bunded to 110% storage capacity and the integrity of the bunded area is intact, with no cracks, correctly sealed and with the right outlets.

Item Type:

Report

Language:

Keywords:

EIA (local), environmental impact assessment, bush clearing, charcoal

Files:

Attachment	Size
5896_FEMP_Bush thinning activities_FMU_Farm Otjombuindya 33_Ptn 3 of Otjombuindya 33_Otjozondjupa Region.pdf	317.42 KB
5896_Declaration of Authorship_Bush thinning activities_FMU_Farm Otjombuindya 33_Ptn 3 of Otjombuindya 33_Otjozondjupa Region.pdf	197.38 KB
5896_MEFT Consent_Bush thinning activities_FMU_Farm Otjombuindya 33_Ptn 3 of Otjombuindya 33_Otjozondjupa Region.pdf	349.6 KB
5896_Proof of Consultation_Bush thinning activities_FMU_Farm Otjombuindya 33_Ptn 3 of Otjombuindya 33_Otjozondjupa Region.pdf	603.91 KB
5896_Map_Bush thinning activities_FMU_Farm Otjombuindya 33_Ptn 3 of Otjombuindya 33_Otjozondjupa Region.pdf	149.24 KB
5896_Screening Notice_Bush thinning activities_FMU_Farm Otjombuindya 33_Ptn 3 of Otjombuindya 33_Otjozondjupa Region.pdf	23.74 KB
5896_CV_Bush thinning activities_FMU_Farm Otjombuindya 33_Ptn 3 of Otjombuindya 33_Otjozondjupa Region.pdf	860.51 KB

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