North West Province, South Africa

 

State-owned land

Incorporation procedure

  • State land will be used for land redistribution purposes.
  • New landowners will be encouraged to incorporate their land.

Landowner’s rights

  • As for private land, owners retain full title to the property.
  • Owners may develop nature-based tourism operations compliant with the Incorporation Agreement and the constitution of the Landowners Association.
  • Game will be introduced in sufficient numbers to sustain game-viewing on a basis as agreed between the North West Parks and Tourism Board, the Landowners Association and the landowner.
  • Income from game will be determined by a negotiated formula that will consider the proportionate contribution towards game introductions, property size and management inputs.

Landowner’s obligations

  • Owners must satisfy the NWPTB regarding game and ecosystem management.
Map of State Owned Land