The resources we have developed will help you navigate the biodiversity certification process. If you are considering biodiversity certification, we encourage you to contact us early in the planning process.
For more information about the application process visit Biodiversity certification process.
Resources and guidance
Fact sheets
- #1 Avoiding and minimising impacts (PDF 127KB)
- #2 General consultation (PDF 148KB)
- #3 Council consultation (PDF 128KB)
- #4 Standard applications and planning proposals (PDF 107KB)
- #5 Information for landholders (PDF 160KB)
- #6 Roles and responsibilities: information for Councils (PDF 120KB)
Application form and fees
Biodiversity certification application (DOC 198KB)
Application to a modify a biodiversity certification (PDF 431KB)
Biodiversity Offsets Scheme - Biodiversity certification application fee
Strategic biodiversity certification
Request to declare a biodiversity certification strategic - assessing the criteria (DOC 31KB)
List of biodiversity certifications declared strategic
More information
Growth Centres Biodiversity Offsets Program
Biodiversity Conservation Trust
Serious and Irreversible Impacts
Biodiversity Values Map and Biodiversity Certification and what it means for the future development of a property (information for conveyancers and solicitors)
Need help?
For help or more information about the biodiversity certification process, contact your regional office.
Regional office contacts
Greater Sydney - Senior Team Leader, Planning
Hunter Central Coast - Senior Team Leader, Planning
North East - Senior Team Leader, Planning
North West - Senior Team Leader, Planning
South West - Senior Team Leader, Planning