1 in 250 000 geological formation layers are courtesy of the Council for GeoScience
For more information, go to How to Use the Palaeontological (fossil) Sensitivity Map
For more information, go to How to Use the Palaeontological (fossil) Sensitivity Map
Colour | Sensitivity | Required Action |
RED | VERY HIGH | field assessment and protocol for finds is required |
ORANGE/YELLOW | HIGH | desktop study is required and based on the outcome of the desktop study, a field assessment is likely |
GREEN | MODERATE | desktop study is required |
BLUE | LOW | no palaeontological studies are required however a protocol for finds is required |
GREY | INSIGNIFICANT/ZERO | no palaeontological studies are required |
WHITE/CLEAR | UNKNOWN | these areas will require a minimum of a desktop study. As more information comes to light, SAHRA will continue to populate the map. |
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