Permits for activities in NSW state forests
Competitor in a mountain bike orienteering event at Penrose State Forest
Cattle grazing in a state forest
Beekeeping in a state forest
Permits are required in order to undertake some activities in NSW state forests. Read the frequently asked questions about permits.
Organised events
See information about holding organised events.
Download & complete the following forms:
- Medical evacuation templates
26.3 kb - Site safety plan 19.9 kb
- Special Purposes Permit application form 24.8 kb
- Standard conditions 38.5 kb
Note: a copy of your public liability insurance will also be required. Additional information may be requested by the regional office. Additional conditions may be placed on your permit.
- Apply for a permit with the local region - find your nearest Forests NSW regional office.
- Forests NSW Recreation and Tourism Policy 2010-2014.
- Forests NSW Recreation and Tourism Policy Fee Structure.
Commercial tours
See information about organising commercial tours.
Download & complete the following forms:
- Medical evacuation templates 26.3 kb
- Site safety plan 19.9 kb
- Special Purposes Permit application form 24.8 kb
- Standard conditions 38.5 kb
Note: a copy of your public liability insurance will also be required. Additional information may be requested by the regional office. Additional conditions may be placed on your permit.
- Apply for a permit with the local region - find your nearest Forests NSW regional office.
- Forests NSW Recreation and Tourism Policy 2010-2014.
- Forests NSW Recreation and Tourism Policy Fee Structure.
Conducting research
- Apply for a special purpose permit.
Collecting firewood
- Apply for a firewood collection permit Online | or at a regional office
- See information about collecting firewood in a state forest.
Grazing cattle
- Apply for a 'graziers permit' with the local region - find your nearest Forests NSW regional office.
Keeping bees
- Apply for an 'apiary permit' with the local region - find your nearest Forests NSW regional office.
Hunting
- Authorised hunting in declared NSW state forests now occurs under a special licensing system administered through the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002. See information about hunting in NSW state forests.