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Biodiversity Conservation Licence (Harm Flying-Foxes) - New South Wales

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to shoot flying-foxes to mitigate commercial crop damage. This licence will authorise up to five shooters to shoot a strictly limited number of flying-foxes on a single property.

Before an application is approved, a property inspection must be undertaken to confirm damage by flying-foxes. Shooters should have sufficient experience and be proficient at accurately shooting moving targets with a shotgun.

Please be aware that before you undertake any shooting, you must ensure that all neighbouring properties have been informed.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please consult directly with the Contact Officer for information on any eligibility requirements.

Duration

Licences will be issued to shoot flying-foxes for the duration of the incursion, subject to strict limits.

Fees

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Task Type Business Structure Description
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Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Administering agency

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Environment and Heritage Group

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Contact details

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