| (1) | The object of a management plan is to ensure the protection, conservation and management of the protected area concerned in a manner which is consistent with the objectives of this Act and for the purpose it was declared. |
| (2) | A management plan must contain at least – |
| (a) | the terms and conditions of any applicable biodiversity management plan; |
| (b) | a co-ordinated policy framework; |
| (c) | such planning measures, controls and performance criteria as may be prescribed; |
| (d) | a programme for the implementation of the plan and its costing; |
| (e) | procedures for public participation, including participation by the owner (if applicable), any local community or other interested party; |
| (f) | where appropriate, the implementation of community-based natural resource management; and |
| (g) | a zoning of the area indicating what activities may take place in different sections of the area, and the conservation objectives of those sections, provided that in a marine protected area, the zoning must not conflict with a zoning in terms of section 48A(2)(a). |
[Section 41(2)(g) substituted by section 11 of Act No. 21 of 2014]
| (3) | A management plan may contain— |
| (a) | development of economic opportunities within and adjacent to the protected area in terms of the integrated development plan framework; |
| (b) | development of local management capacity and knowledge exchange; |
| (c) | financial and other support to ensure effective administration and implementation of the co-management agreement; and |
| (d) | any other relevant matter. |
| (4) | Management plans may include subsidiary plans, and the Minister or MEC may approve the management plan or any subsidiary plan in whole or in part. |
