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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.

Native mammals like kangaroos, quolls and sugar gliders cannot be kept as pets in NSW. Native mammals have special needs and do not thrive in confined domestic environments.

These licences allow handlers to legally catch and release reptiles (usually snakes) or possums from commercial and residential properties.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water may grant a licence to persons or businesses to catch and release possums to mitigate damage to property.

When you hold a licence to keep native animals in New South Wales, you must meet licence conditions and keep your licence up to date.

Licence holders must keep records of their native animal pets in an electronic record book or ‘e-book’.

The Wildlife Management System (WMS) is the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water's online platform for services and transactions related to wildlife licensing. Some customers can now apply for, renew and manage wildlife licences online.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is committed to protecting your privacy. Read the privacy statement for the Wildlife Management System.