Form
Wildlife management
Exempt clearing notification (protected plants)
This form is to be used to notify the department of clearing of protected plants that are exempt under section 261ZA of the Nature
Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006.
Important information
A protected plant clearing permit is required for clearing protected plants in an area identified as high risk on the
flora survey trigger map, unless an exemption applies. This form is to be used to notify the department of
clearing that is exempt from the requirement of a permit under section 261ZA of the Nature Conservation
(Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006.
Under section 261ZA, a person may take a protected plant if a flora survey report is submitted to the chief
executive, providing evidence that endangered, vulnerable or near threatened plants are not present in a
clearing impact area, or these plants are present but the proposed clearing could avoid the plants by 100m.
Section 261ZA requires that the flora survey report is provided at least 1 week before the person starts clearing,
but no later than 12 months after the flora survey was undertaken.
Following submission of this form, the applicant will receive a receipt of the submission providing approval for
the clearing to commence. Clearing under this exemption may be conducted within two years after the flora
survey report is submitted.
1. Applicant information
A permit may only be granted to an individual or corporation. Please tick the appropriate box:
AN INDIVIDUAL
Complete Section 2 applicant details — then complete sections 4 to 7
A CORPORATION 
Complete Section 3 applicant details — then complete sections 4 to 7
2. Applicant details for an individual
APPLICANT’S FAMILY NAME
TITLE
APPLICANT’S GIVEN NAME/S
DATE OF BIRTH
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (NOT A POST OFFICE BOX)
POST CODE
TELEPHONE (BUSINESS HOURS)
MOBILE
TELEPHONE (AFTER HOURS)
EMAIL
POSTAL ADDRESS (WRITE ‘AS ABOVE’’ IF SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS)
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FACSIMILE
POST CODE
ABN 46 640 294 485
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3. Application details for corporations
REGISTERED LEGAL ENTITIY NAME (NOT A BUSINESS TRADING NAME)
TRADING NAME/S (IF APPLICABLE)
REGISTERED BUSINESS ADDRESS (NOT A POST OFFICE BOX)
POST CODE
TELEPHONE (BUSINESS HOURS)
FACSIMILE
EMAIL
WEBSITE
POSTAL ADDRESS (WRITE ‘AS ABOVE’ IF SAME AS BUSINESS ADDRESS)
POST CODE
ABN / ACN / AN, OR TITLE AND SECTION OF LEGISLATION UNDER WHICH CORPORATION HAS LEGAL STATUS
NAME OF PRINCIPAL OF CORPORATION
SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL OF CORPORATION (or person authorised to sign on their behalf)
DATE
Details of nominated person in charge where the authorised activity is to be undertaken
NOMINATED CONTACT PERSON’S FAMILY NAME
TITLE
NOMINATED CONTACT PERSON’S GIVEN NAME/S
DATE OF BIRTH
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (NOT A POST OFFICE BOX)
POSTCODE
TELEPHONE (BUSINESS HOURS)
MOBILE
TELEPHONE (AFTER HOURS)
EMAIL
POSTAL ADRESS (WRITE “AS ABOVE” IF SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS)
FACSIMILE
POSTCODE
4. Where is the clearing to be conducted?
Please identify area type:
Provide the street address, real property description(s) of the land(s) in which the project is located and local government
area. (If you require more space, attach a separate sheet.)
STREET ADDRESS
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LOT
PLAN
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
If possible, provide a specific location within the property, a property name or attach a map with the project area clearly
delineated. Also include the map name/details.
SPECIFIC LOCATION/PROPERTY NAME
GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES
5. What are the approximate start and completion dates for the project?
START DATE
END DATE
6. Flora survey requirements
6.1 Flora survey
Has a flora survey been undertaken in accordance with the flora survey guideline?
YES
NO
If no, was the flora survey undertaken in accordance with an alternative flora survey methodology that has been
agreed to by the chief executive?
YES
NO
If an alternative flora survey methodology was used, evidence of approval is required to be attached to this
application.
Note: If the survey relating to the application was undertaken during the period of 31 March 2013 to 31 March
2014, the transitional provision under section 4.5 of the flora survey guideline applies.
6.2 Results of flora survey
1. Are endangered, vulnerable or near threatened plants present within the clearing impact area?
YES
NO
Note: If the response to this question is no, please go to section 6.3 of the flora survey guideline.
2. Are endangered, vulnerable or near threatened plants present within the clearing impact area but able to be
avoided by 100m?
YES
NO
Note: If the response to question 6.2 is no, this exemption does not apply for this clearing activity and a clearing
permit will be required to take protected plants. Please refer to the EHP website for protected plant clearing
permit requirements.
6.3 Flora survey report
WHEN WAS THE FLORA SURVEY UNDERTAKEN? PLEASE PROVIDE DATE/S:
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FLORA SURVEY REPORT COMPLETION DATE:
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Note: Under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006, the results of a flora survey are
to be presented in a flora survey report, prepared in accordance with the flora survey guideline within 12 months
of a flora survey being undertaken for the report being completed.
7. Privacy statement
Information you provide on this form is being collected by the Department of Environment and Heritage
Protection to process and administer your application for a Exempt clearing notification (protected plants), as
authorised under section 261ZA of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006. Some
information may be provided to the Departments of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing; Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry; or Health in order to investigate allegations of unlawful activity, biosecurity or health
issues, if required. Information regarding your status as a holder of this type of permit may be provided to any
party upon request. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any other parties unless authorised or
required by law. More information on our commitment to privacy is available on our website:
http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/legal/privacy.html.
8. Declaration
Note: If you have provided any false or misleading information in this form you may be liable for prosecution
under the relevant Acts or Regulations.
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I do solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
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I understand that all information supplied on or with this application form may be disclosed publicly in
accordance with the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Evidence Act 1977.
APPLICANT’S NAME
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE
DATE
IF APPLICANT IS A CORPORATION, WHAT IS YOUR POSITION IN THE CORPORATION?
9. Applicant checklist
Please return your completed notification to:
Notification form completed and signed
Permit and Licence Management
Flora survey report or
Department of Environment and Heritage
Protection
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane Qld 4001
Enquiries: 1300 130 372
Facsimile: (07) 3330 5875
E-mail: palm@ehp.qld.gov.au
Justification of alternative flora survey
methodology (if applicable)
Privacy statement acknowledged
The Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006 may be obtained from the Office of
Queensland Parliamentary Counsel website http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au
Code of Practice or guidelines and Information sheet – Wildlife authorities and privacy may be obtained from the
EHP website http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/licences-permits/plants-animals or by contacting the EHP Referral
Centre on 1300 130 372.
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