WHEREAS
the area covered by this Association has topography, vegetation,
climatic and weather conditions that are, in many ways, common to the
area, and because of the high danger of runaway veld fires in,
particularly, the grasslands and forests in the area;
AND WHEREAS the Veld and Forest Fire Act (“the Act”) makes provision for the formation of Fire Protection Associations to help prevent and combat veld, forest and mountain fires,
THIS ASSOCIATION HAS THE FOLLOWING MISSION:
1. To
encourage landowners in the area to meet together for the purpose of
implementing the provisions of the Act, having regard to the specific
dangers and conditions facing such landowners;
2. To
formulate, by agreement and within the framework and regulations
stipulated in the Act, rules (“the Rules”) binding on landowners in the
area, aimed at reducing the incidence and adverse effect of wildfires in
the area;
3. To
encourage and educate landowners and other occupiers of land in the
area to comply with the Act and the Rules, and thereby help to reduce
the incidence and adverse effects of wildfires;
4. To
encourage and implement systems for the dissemination of information
regarding specific dangers within the area covered by this association,
inter alia, but not limited to, dangers associated with weather
conditions;
Nederhorst ward fire tower, a resource benefitting many.
5.
To encourage and assist landowners in ensuring that they have, or have
access to, equipment and other resources to enable them to comply with
the provisions of the Act;
The FPA is a platform for informing landowners of equipment selection and availability.
6. To
create a forum or forums for landowners to present and discuss
particular problems or dangers they experience or face with regard to
wildfires;
7. To
create channels of communication between landowners and other occupiers
within this Association, Umbrella Fire Associations, Local
Municipalities, Community Associations, Educators and other stakeholders
whose interests are affected by wildfires;
8. To engender cooperation and communication between landowners and occupiers themselves with the aim of assisting one another in the event of imminent or present danger of wildfires and their effects;
Neighbours assisting each other with a backburn.
9. Generally to foster goodwill between landowners and occupiers with respect to facing the challenges and dangers associated with wildfires;
10. To create mechanisms to police and enforce theprovisions of the Act and the Rules of this Association.
