How to apply
Please read the Before you apply – requirements for all applications content before reading this page.
Pre-lodgement service
The department offers a pre-lodgement service to assist applicants through the process. This service includes a meeting with a department officer to discuss the information that must be included in your application.
To use this service:
- complete the online application for pre-lodgement services using the provided link.
- when the form is submitted online, it is automatically sent to the department – you do not need to email it separately.
The department will review your request, and a department officer will contact you to arrange a meeting.
Application steps
- determine whether you need a low risk or high risk species management program
- complete the relevant species management program application form
- submit the completed application and supporting documents to wildlife@detsi.qld.gov.au
Processing times
- Standard processing: up to 40 business days
- Additional information requests may add up to 20 business days to the processing time.
Tip: to avoid delays, ensure your application is detailed, complete, includes all required supporting documents, and does not contain irrelevant information.
Reporting obligations
If your species management program is approved, you must keep an animal breeding place register . This register must include details of all authorised activities and must be submitted to wildlife.operations@detsi.qld.gov.au
Low risk species management program:
- submit the register annually (from the date of approval); and
- submit the register within 10 business days after the program expires, even if no breeding places were tampered with.
High risk species management program:
- submit the register every six (6) months (from the date of approval); and
- submit the register within 10 business days after the program expires, even if no breeding places were tampered with.
Duration of approval
The approval period for a species management program must match the activity being undertaken and comply with the terms outlined on the application form. The approval will remain valid until:
- three (3) years from the date of approval; or
- a nominated end date that is within three (3) years from the date the application form was signed; or
- for an amendment application, the existing expiry date of the original approval (unless the amendment seeks to extend the approval period to the full three (3) years).
Make sure the duration you request is appropriate for the scope of your activities and allows enough time to meet your reporting and monitoring obligations.
Related forms and resources
Forms
- Application form: Low risk species management program for tampering with animal breeding places
- Application form: High risk species management program for tampering with animal breeding places
- Animal breeding place register
Related Information
- Information sheet – Species Management Program requirements for tampering with a protected animal breeding place
- Information sheet – Osprey nest platform manual
- Authorised flying-fox roost management
- Clearing of protected plants
- Damage mitigation permits
- Rescue and rehabilitation permits
- Scientific, educational, conservation, and research permits
- Vegetation management framework
- Code of practice – care of sick, injured, or orphaned animals in Queensland
- Code of practice – care of sick, injured, or orphaned koalas in Queensland
Contact information
For further assistance or clarification, contact the Wildlife Permits team at wildlife@detsi.qld.gov.au