EnviroWorx is an environmental consultancy which specialises in Alien Invasive Species Declarations (AIS), Inspections and Management Plans throughout the KZN region. We have been working closely with the Department of Environmental Affairs and WESSA in creating awareness and the implementation of the amended NEMBA Regulations at ground level. Since October 2014 it has been law that prior to compl
etion of sale, every seller of a property requires a declaration completed by a registered practitioner must be provided to both the purchaser and the AIS Compliancy Department. This needs to be adhered to as agents and sellers can be held liable from the state or purchasers. one fundamental reason to adhere to the legislation is, that this is the right thing to do at the end of the day. We attended the regional meeting with the DEA last month and the invasive certificates are a high priority on their agenda. New NEMBA Regulations
The NEMBA Act
There has been a change in alien and invasive species regulations, as of October 1st 2014 the (Biodiversity Act no. 10 of 2004) came into effect. The new law has obligations for all Estate Agents and Sales Agreements. Therefore, please take the time to read this letter and familiarise yourself with the new Act. The Act deals with the identification, control, management and eradication of Invasive species within South Africa. What does this mean for you and the Property Industry??? The Act states that the seller of any immovable property must provide the purchaser with a list of the invasive species present on the property. Essentially, every transfer needs to be accompanied with an alien invasive species (AIS) certificate and sent to the relevant environmental authorities. The seller needs to consult an accredited Invasive Species Practitioner to conduct an inspection of the property. EnviroWorx is an accredited Invasive Species Consultant, who will take care of the process to minimize the work and stress from the agent, sellers and purchasers. EnviroWorx inspect and operate in an efficient and professional manner, taking all the related complications of this new Act out of your hands. This need not be a complicated and stressful change to the process of purchasing a property rather just another box for the agent to tick and the rest will be taken care of by EnviroWorx. For peace of mind, efficiency and professionalism you are able to rely on EnviroWorx to conduct all your invasive species inspections and any other required environmental consultation. Outline of the EnviroWorx AIS Inspection Service:
1. EnviroWorx conduct the inspection
3. EnviroWorx Issue AIS certificate
4. Copy sent to buyer, attorneys, and Gov. officials
5. Invoice sent to attorneys (Payment on registration)
