Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

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.

The department was created in 2019, through the merger of the Department of Environmental Affairs with the forestry and fisheries components of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

In 2025, the DFFE had an annual budget of R9 billion.

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

Initiatives

• Working for the Coast

See also

• Geography of South Africa#Environmental issues
• List of ministers of the environment#South Africa
• Recycling in South Africa

References

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