Find any information about permits or concessions that specifically relates to the West Coast.
Find out the process for applying for a conforming concession - permission to run a business on conservation land for low-impact activities ie guided walking. You can apply online or via the post.
To run a commercial business or non-profit activity, occupy land or build a structure on conservation land you need to apply for permission (a concession) from DOC.
Find out who you can talk to about research, collection and Wildlife Act permits in your area.
View contact information for DOC concessions staff.
These are activities with very minimum impacts such as aerial surveying, sampling and surveying using hand held methods only.
Any prospecting, exploration and mining that is not minimum impact requires an access arrangement.
Information on fishing, hunting and other activities requiring permits or licences.