As a result , Johann Fredrick Meeding was appointed Resident at Plettenberg Bay in an effort to instil some form of control over the cutting .
In 1778 , the Governor Joachim van Plettenberg inspected the region and was appalled at the destruction .
Johann Fredrick Meeding was appointed Resident at Plettenberg Bay in an effort to instil some form of control over the cutting .
In 1778 , the Governor Joachim van Plettenberg inspected the region and was appalled at the destruction .