ARTICLE · 26 FEBRUARY 2008

Why Landowners Should Form And Join Fire Protection Associations

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The period November to April is generally regarded as the fire season in the Western Cape. Fires cause devastation and cost the economy millions each year.

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Jennifer Nicholson

The period November to April is generally regarded as the fire season in the Western Cape. Fires cause devastation and cost the economy millions each year.

Duty of the landowner

Every landowner has a duty in terms of the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 firstly, to prevent and combat veld, forest and mountain fires and secondly, to stop fire spreading from their land onto adjoining land. To do this the landowner must, by law, prepare and maintain firebreaks, and have such equipment, protective clothing and trained personnel reasonably required in the circumstances. Firebreaks must meet the requirements specified in the Act.

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