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1 February 1995
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION POLICY
It
is essential that the "New South Africa" pays attention to the protection of
this country's natural resources, and that such protection
be incorporated in
the Constitution.
It is the fundamental right of every citizen to have
clean water, clean air and food grown in uncontaminated soil. This is a basic
right and must be protected.
The country derives a huge portion of its
foreign exchange earnings from tourism. Therefore, the game parks and nature
reserves should
be preserved and protected.
In the rural areas, wood is a
precious commodity. In order to prevent deforestation and consequent erosion,
the Government should
institute a policy of reforestation. In the foreseeable
future, there will still be a need for massive quantities of
firewood. The planting of trees could provide not only
employment, but would fulfil this need and prevent serious
erosion from taking place.
South Africa's natural resources are its
wealth, and the heritage of future generations. They must not be allowed to be
squandered.
Yours faithfully
(Mrs) S J
Robbshaw
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