230731001802 - Farm management plan for the bush thinning activities and biochar production on Nogverder 535 and Groenhout 534 farms.

The proposed generic environmental management plan (GEMP) for the bush thinning activities and biochar production on Nogverder 535 and Groenhout 534 farms. The proposed bush control activities will involve the use of manual harvesting techniques in an area of 9 908 ha. However, this area will be divided into smaller camps. The impact of bush control measures is expected to be of low intensity. The farm will therefore be classified as a medium-sized bush harvesting operation and require a GEMP. Listed activities triggered by the project include: LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING 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. - Cutting (harvesting) of encroacher tree species. Bush control activities will stay within the boundaries of the farms, which is 9 908 ha, however this area will be divided into smaller camps in which bush thinning activities will occur.