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Provide comments on State Heritage Register nominations currently being formally considered by the Heritage Council of NSW.

An interim heritage order made under the Heritage Act 1977 safeguards a place or object of potential heritage significance for a temporary period of up to 12 months.

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.

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

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.

There are 41 native bird species you can keep in New South Wales without a licence. You also don’t need a licence to keep exotic (non-native) bird species.