Regional Act No. 31 laying down provisions for preventing soil sealing and for the rehabilitation of degradated soil.
This Regional Act aims at preventing the loss of land caused by urbanization and infrastructure growth. The Act aims at ensuring that explotation of land is carried out in a sustainable manner, by preserving the environment and respecting agricultural activities. The Act sets out the principles to be followed by the regional and provincial authorities for mitigating the effects of soil sealing. These objectives are included in the objectives of Regional Act No. 12 of 2005 on town and country planning.
Amends: Regional Act No. 12 on town and country planning. (2005-03-11)