Stock grazing permit for state forest land - Queensland

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, you must:

• meet the suitability requirements
• submit a stock grazing management plan
• hold public liability insurance
• indemnify the state government from any costs or legal actions that might arise from your use of the land.

When assessing an application for a stock grazing permit on state forest land, the department will also consider the benefits of grazing the area, the desirability of conservation of soil and the environment, the protection of water quality, and the possibility of the area being used for recreational purposes.

Duration

You can obtain a stock grazing permit for a fixed term of up to 7 years. You can get an extension of up to 7 years if your existing permit was initially issued for less than 7 years.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Forms

Other resources

Act(s) name

Forestry Act 1959 Queensland (Opens in new window)

Nature Conservation Act 1992 Queensland (Opens in new window)

Regulation(s) name

Forestry Regulation 2024 Queensland (Opens in new window)

Transfer process

Transfer

Stock grazing permits on state forest lands are transferable. The written consent of the department is required. The permit holder is required to submit a transfer application signed by the current permit holder and the new applicant.

Approval time

Up to 40 business days

Administering agency

Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Contact details

Supporting information

Stock grazing in state-owned forest (Opens in new window)

Grazing on QPWS managed areas (Opens in new window)