Researchers: Apply for permits

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Introduction

Permit information for universities, crown entities and anyone wanting to conduct research on public conservation land, or handle wildlife.

Which authorisation do I need?

If you’re not sure which research or wildlife authorisation you need, try our decision-making tool.

Interacting with wildlife

Apply for a permit to hold, catch, handle or release wildlife.

Interacting with freshwater species

Apply for an authorisation to move, possess or farm freshwater species.

Research and collection

Apply for a permit to collect samples or undertake research on plants, soils, rocks, invertebrates, fresh water fish species or historic materials that are on public conservation land.

Interacting with marine mammals

Apply for a permit if you want to undertake commercial activities involving marine mammals, or you want to take, hold, import or export marine mammals.

Marine reserve research

Apply for a permit to monitor species or conduct research within a marine reserve.

Mining

Apply for an access arrangement to prospect, explore or mine on public conservation land.

Recreational drone use

You must have a concession from DOC to fly a drone (of any size) on public conservation land for any reason, including private and non-commercial use.

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