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Information Sheet Permit to destroy wildlife Issued pursuant to Section 53(1)(c), 53(1)(d) or 53(1)(c) and (d), National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1972 1/5 Overview The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) is responsible for regulating the management of wildlife (protected animals) in accordance with the Wildlife Act 1972 (NPW Act). Permits are required for the destruction of any protected animals and may be granted to allow property owners to destroy animals that are causing or likely to cause, damage to the environment or to crops, stock or other property, or that are causing or likely to cause damage to environmental amenity (including built structures), or pose a safety risk or hazard to people or industry. Under the NPW Act it is an offence to destroy or remove any of $2,500 or imprisonment for 6 months. Destruction of animals is time consuming and in isolation not considered an effective method for managing wildlife that are causing impacts. To achieve a reduction in impacts an integrated management approach should be taken and should include a range of non-lethal methods. Destruction of animals should only be undertaken in a strategic manner to reinforce the effect of non-lethal methods used. removal of wildlife DEW is committed to: • applying decision-making processes that effectively integrate both long-term and short-term economic, social, environmental and equitable considerations; • working together with landholders, community and industry to promote early action planning and develop appropriate integrated wildlife management strategies (using non-lethal methods and lethal methods (when Animal welfare The welfare of animals that are destroyed, trapped or released is important to DEW and the treatment of all animals must comply with the Animal Welfare Act 1985 and any relevant code(s) of practice or animal welfare standards where they exist. How do I apply for a permit? You will need to send your completed application form to your nearest natural resources centre or office. No fees apply. Do I need to keep records? You must submit a return within 14 days of permit expiry. Further permits will not be granted unless a completed return is submitted. How long will it take to obtain a permit? Your application can take up to 4 weeks to process, however most applications are assessed and permit issued within 10 working days. How long does a permit last? (e.g. growing season). Permits cannot exceed 12 months in duration. Can the permit be transferred? A permit is not transferable. However, at the time of application you may nominate other persons to destroy wildlife on your property under your direction. Do I need a firearms licence to apply for a permit? No. You, the permit applicant, do not require a firearms licence if you have listed other people in your permit application to people must have a current firearms licence. The permit will identify the people authorised to carry out the destruction of wildlife. Further information Visit www.environment.sa.gov.au for more information about living with wildlife and animal welfare. Application for a permit to destroy wildlife Issued pursuant to Section 53 (1)(c), 53(1)(d) or 53(1)(c) and (d), National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1972 Important information for applicants This form is to be used to apply for a permit to destroy wildlife. Information requested will enable your application to be assessed as prescribed under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. Your application must be assessed and approved by a delegated Department for Environment and Water (DEW) officer and permit issued before animals can be destroyed. Please send the completed form to your nearest natural resources centre or office. Assessment considerations This application will be assessed with consideration of the following; 1.Extent of economic/environmental damage being caused or is likely to be caused by wildlife, 2.Wildlife represents a threat to human safety, 3.A range of non lethal methods have been tried with limited success, 4.The destruction of some animals provides an effective method of minimising the impact of wildlife, 5.The technique used to take wildlife is humane and complies with appropriate Codes of Practice or animal welfare standards, 6.The impact of the activity will not detrimentally affect ecological sustainability and species conservation. 1. Have you previously held this type of permit?   Yes (previous permit number)   No Summary of animals destroyed under most recent permit (If you have recently held a permit to destroy wildlife, this completed summary is required prior to the issue of a permit for this application.) Permit No.: Year held: Species: This form is not valid for use after 30 June 2019. Applicant details ( * optional fields) Surname: Given Name(s): .............................................. Title: YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION FORM Residential Address: Suburb: ...................................... Post Code: Postal Address: Suburb: ...................................... Post Code: Telephone: (business hours) Telephone: (after hours) * Mobile: ............................................................................................ Facsimile: * Date of Birth: E-mail: 2/5 Number destroyed: Yellow tag number(s) used: 2. Property Description For what purpose is your property/asset used?   primary production   residential   manufacturing   other (please specify) 3. Description and location where you plan to destroy wildlife Property address: (road location) ............................................................................................................................... Property size: (hectares or km 2 ) Hundred name: Section number(s): Hundred name: Section number(s): Hundred name: Section number(s): Hundred name: Section number(s): Hundred name: Section number(s): 4. Problem being caused (only tick those that apply to you)   Threatening human safety (e.g. swooping bird, hazard to aircraft safety, aggressive animal)   Damage to built environment / assets (e.g. buildings, sports ovals, fences, fouling products/goods)   Damage to natural environment (e.g. revegetation sites, flora / fauna conservation)   Damage to crops and produce (e.g. cereal / grain, eating stock feed, fruit, vegetables, flowers)   Other (please specify) Do you consider this problem to be   once off   seasonal   long-term/ongoing 5. Losses and disruption experienced Description of economic, social and/or environmental losses experienced or health and safety risks resulting from wildlife. (Please attach additional sheets, if required) APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO DESTROY WILDLIFE Issued pursuant to Section 53 (1)(c), 53(1)(d), 53(1)(c) or (d), National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1972 3/5 APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO DESTROY WILDLIFE Issued pursuant to Section 53 (1)(c), 53(1)(d), 53(1)(c) or (d), National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1972 6. Non-lethal methods of control What non-lethal methods have you already tried to manage this problem? (Please attach additional sheets, if required) SpeciesNon-lethal methods of control being used to reduce impacts .................................................................................. .................................................................................. .................................................................................. .................................................................................. .................................................................................. .................................................................................. .................................................................................. .................................................................................. .................................................................................. .................................................................................. .................................................................................. .................................................................................. 7. Species to be destroyed Species to be destroyedEstimate of numbers on property Number to be destroyed .................................................................................................. .................................................................................................. .................................................................................................. .................................................................................................. 8. Method of Wildlife Destruction If a permit is granted, how will these animals be destroyed?   Use of firearm (see below) Please refer to the relevant Code of Practice: www.environment.sa.gov.au Please indicate what type of firearm and shot size will be used should a permit be granted.   .410 shotgun Shot size / ammunition combination to be used   12 gauge shotgun Shot size / ammunition combination to be used   .222 centrefire rifle Shot size / ammunition combination to be used   other (please specify) Shot size / ammunition combination to be used   Other method (please specify) Please provide details of the technique / method to be used (attach additional sheets if required) 4/5 Persons operating under this permit Please provide name and address details of all persons operating under this permit, if issued. 9. Permit Duration Permit required until   31 March   30 June   30 September   31 December Year 10. Applicant suitability Have you ever been convicted of offences against the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 (and/or interstate Fauna Conservation Acts) or the Animal Welfare Act 1985 (or equivalent interstate Animal Welfare Act)?   Yes (please provide details below)   No ............................................................................................................................... 11. Permit delivery method If a permit is granted, how do you want to receive the permit?   Email*  Residential address  Postal address *This option may not be available from all regions. 5/5 FIS 93252 REMINDER: FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THIS FORM MAY RESULT IN DELAYS IN PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION I declare that the information provided is true and accurate and hereby apply for a Permit to Destroy Wildlife under the provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 . Before commencing wildlife destruction activities I will read, understand and comply with the relevant Code of Practice provided to me with the Permit to Destroy Wildlife. Signature of applicant: Date: