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Planning for a resilient peripheral region : a regional policy approach
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)
The impact of global and national market shifts, together with continuous migration trends and
resource shortages are identified as detrimental to the optimal functioning of the peripheral region.
This research study ...
Sustainability challenges for informal plantations in lsimangaliso Wetlands Park : impacts and perceptions
(North-West University, 2018)
Certain forest activities in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park have made a significant contribution to the economy; forest products range from natural forest products to commercial forest products derived from forests ranging ...
Addressing critical water and waste issues in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) : the case of coal mining in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)
Internationally, the assessment of mining related impacts has been a particular focus of environmental impact assessment (EIA) research and practice, with a wealth of literature on the subject. In light of the significant ...
A critical perspective on the environmental regulatory requirements for dairy farming in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)
Farms and farming are intrinsically linked to human civilization and have had a dramatic impact on the planet’s landscape and environmental systems. As with any form of intensive agriculture, there are environmental aspects ...
Progress with the implementation of Green Procurement Practises (GPP) in the hotel industry — the South African experience
(North-West University, 2018)
There is an increasing interest in how businesses and service providers impact on the environment and society while positively contributing to the economy of a country. Green procurement practises provide a means for a ...
Quality of Biodiversity Impact Assessments (BIAs) — experience from the Succulent Karoo Biodiversity Hotspot
(North-West University, 2018)
The Succulent Karoo Biodiversity Hotspot (SKBH) is known for its rich endemism in flora and fauna as well as increasing development pressures and biodiversity loss; this area is therefore considered a biodiversity hotspot. ...
Assessing how best practice in Sustainable Procurement is reflected in the South African mining industry
(North-West University, 2018)
This research is motivated by the unsustainable nature of activities in the mining industry, which exploits the non-renewable natural resources and generate negative impacts besides improving the national and local economy. ...
A critical evaluation of negotiated environmental agreements - a case study from South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)
This research critically evaluates negotiated environmental agreements in South Africa and entails a single case study in the mining industry regarding the use of a voluntary environmental agreement to prevent water ...
Identification and critical analysis of the factors influencing procedural efficiency in water use licence applications
(North-West University, 2018)
In order to ensure that water is not over used and that the quality thereof is not compromised chapter 4 part 1 of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) requires that a water use (as defined in section 21 of the act) ...
Awareness of the National Water Act requirements within the Viljoenskroon rural farming community in the Free State Province
(North-West University, 2018)
The aim of this research was to measure the awareness of the Viljoenskroon rural farming community of the Section 21 requirements of the National Water Act. The National Water Act has specific regulations regarding the ...