Seed and plant collection for commercial purposes
It is an offence to collect seeds and plants from unleased land without a licence under the Nature Conservation Act 2014. Any collection of seeds or plants for purposes other than scientific study is usually considered commercial. Fees apply under the Nature Conservation (Fees) Determination 2020.
You are required to supply a detailed list of every proposed species you would like to collect and the maximum amounts.
If a licence is approved you are required to keep records of all plant material collected on the ACT Rare Plants Records spreadsheet (41.1 KB).
Commercial pest controllers possum removal licence
It is an offence to take and release native animals without a licence under The Nature Conservation Act 2014.
A licence can be issued to commercial pest controllers to take and release possums within 50 metres of the capture site. Fees apply under the Nature Conservation (Fees) Determination 2020.
Take and release venomous reptiles
It is an offence to take and release venomous reptiles in the ACT without a licence under the Nature Conservation Act 2014.
Because of the significant risks involved, to obtain a licence you must be covered by public liability insurance of $20 million, have a current first aid qualification and must have participated in a venomous snake handling course.
No fee applies.
How to apply
- Apply online for a Licence to Take Plants from Unleased Land for Commercial Purposes
- Apply online for a Licence to Take Possums for Commercial Purposes under the Nature Conservation Act 2014
- Apply online for a Licence to Take and Release Venomous Reptiles
Please allow up to 28 days for your application to be processed.
More information
Contact Licencing and Compliance on 02 6207 6376 or email pcs.licensingandcompliance@act.gov.au.