Scientific Licence - New South Wales

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to undertake an activity for scientific, educational or conservation purposes, that is likely to result in one or more of the following:

  • harm to a protected native animal, or to an animal that is a threatened species or is part of an endangered population or an endangered ecological community
  • harm to any protected native plant, or any plant that is a threatened species or is part of an endangered population or an endangered ecological community
  • damage to a declared area of outstanding biodiversity values
  • damage to a habitat of a threatened species or a threatened ecological community
  • collect voucher specimens for identification purposes, pick cuttings or whole plants or collect seeds.

There are multiple classes of licences that may have specific requirements and durations.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • provide details of your qualifications and experience
  • submit any other details or information that may be required, such as details of proposal of your research to be conducted
  • obtain a separate approval for research on animals (if required).

Prerequisites

Duration

Duration varies depending on the purpose of your licence.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $50.00

Fees for 2024-25

Renew Renewal All $50.00

Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Approval time

4 to 6 weeks

Administering agency

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Environment and Heritage Group

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.