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Our environment and heritage are protected by laws and regulations. Find out about the licences and permits we manage and how to apply.

Many activities that involve native animals or plants need a licence. Find out which licence you need and how to apply.

Activities involving the commercial trade of native animals or the movement of native animals across the state border need a licence.

Find out about import/export licences to transport native animals into or out of New South Wales.

You need a licence to buy, sell or trade live native animals on a commercial basis.

Find out how to apply for a licence to buy, sell or trade in live native reptiles.

A scientific licence is a type of Biodiversity Conservation licence. There are several classes of scientific licence for various activities. Find out how to apply for a scientific licence, details you need to include and how to report and upload data.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water may grant a licence to persons or organisations to carry out research, surveys, educational or conservation related activities.

Licensing helps regulate the cut-flower and whole-plant industries to sustainably harvest and cultivate protected native plants for sale.

In New South Wales, some native snakes, lizards, geckos, dragons and turtles can be kept as pets, as long as you have a licence.