The Conservation Regulator supports the conservation of wildlife and may issue a Wildlife Act permit to persons or organisations allowing them to keep and breed insurance populations of genetically-robust threatened wildlife for the purposes of reintroduction to the wild.
What you should know
To obtain a Wildlife Act permit for conservation purposes, the applicant must satisfy the Conservation Regulator that the keeping and breeding of the wildlife is necessary for conservation of that species. The applicant must submit a management plan detailing their overall aims and objectives of their project, how wildlife health is monitored, a map of the area and a robust genetic management plan.
Permits to conduct conservation activities may be required under the Wildlife Act 1975 and/or the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988.
Some wildlife conservation activities may also require approval from the DEECA Translocation Expert Panel.
How to help without a permit
There are also lots of ways that individuals or organisations can help support conservation of native flora and fauna which do not require an authorisation, and do not require keeping or containing wildlife. This includes activities such as:
- Managing weeds
- Invasive herbivore or predator management
- Planting native species
You can find more information on positive actions to support threatened species at your property at the links below:
Eligibility
In assessing applications for Wildlife Act permits for conservation purposes, the Conservation Regulator considers:
- Conservation objectives of the proposed activity, and how they will be achieved, monitored and evaluated
- The conservation status of species involved in the proposal
- Genetic management of any captive or confined wildlife populations
- Contingency planning for any emergency events such as fire, flood or disease
- Animal welfare and care arrangements for any wildlife in possession, and
- Connection to approved recovery plans or other conservation programs.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of considerations, and that individual applications for activity may require additional information to be provided during the assessment process.
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Apply for Wildlife Act permit for conservation purposes
More information
For more information or to discuss your conservation plans, please contact the Conservation Regulator.
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