Translocation is when humans move plants and animals from one location to another location where they are released into the wild.
Translocation is recognised as a valuable tool for the conservation and management of flora and fauna, however, it should be integrated with other conservation strategies and undertaken only when it is expected to deliver a measurable conservation benefit.
More information is provided in the IUCN Guidelines for Reintroductions and Other Conservation Translocations.
Review of the Flora and Fauna Translocation Policy
NRE Tas is in the process of reviewing its Flora and Fauna Translocation Policy.
More information will be made available during the review process.
Assessment of translocation activities
Applicants are required to complete a detailed Flora and Fauna Translocation Proposal
NRE Tas Flora and Fauna Translocation Proposal Form (DOCX 162Kb)
The purpose of the proposal is to enable NRE Tas to undertake an informed assessment of the risks and benefits of the proposed activity.
Translocation proposals are assessed by the Translocation Assessment Panel (TAP).
The TAP provides expert review, collective discussion and synthesis of the practical and scientific considerations. The TAP also reviews the outcomes of activities to inform improvements to the policy and legislative framework for translocations in Tasmania.
Following this assessment, applicants may also be required to complete a permit application form provided by NRE Tas.
Permits for translocation activities
Permits may be required under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 and the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 for translocation activities in Tasmania.
If the proposed activity is to take place on reserved land, an additional authority under the National Parks and Reserves Management Regulations 2019 will also be required.
Permits may be required for fish under the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995.
Translocation activities may also require Animal Ethics Committee approval.