Permit to Collect Native Plant Material - South Australia

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to collect native plant material from public land. You can apply to collect flowers, seeds, leaves, cuttings and any other part of the plant for the purposes of:

  • herbarium voucher specimens
  • revegetation projects
  • creating seed banks
  • propagation of plants for nursery sale
  • bush food
  • art.

There are 4 plant material collecting permit types:

  • commercial
  • individual, community and botanic garden
  • bush food
  • Threatened species.

Prior to undertaking any collection activities on public lands, the permit holder must obtain permission from the local council or the agency responsible for care and control of the land.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

Please contact the agency to determine eligibility requirements.

Duration

1 year

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $122.00

Applications for Classes A, B and D. There are no fees for a Class C permit. Fees for 2026-27

Administering agency

Department for Environment and Water

Contact details

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