The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is one of the departments of the South African government. It is responsible for protecting, conserving and improving the South African environment and natural resources. It was created in 2019 by the merger of the Department of Environmental Affairs with the forestry and fisheries components of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Branches
The branches of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment are: Air Quality and Climate Change Biodiversity & Conservation Chemicals and Waste Management Environmental Advisory Services Environmental Programmes Legal Authorisations and Compliance Inspectorate Oceans and Coasts Office of the Chief Operating Officer