BPASS

Apiary Sites Map

To view available potential beekeeping sites on public land view the public BPASS map.

Before visiting any public sites, check for forest closures on the NSW National Parks or Forestry Corporation NSW websites.

To apply for sites you will need to log into the BPASS site (see below).

Current status

BPASS is now available for all apiary sites, permits and licenses for NSW National Parks, Forestry Corporation NSW and NSW Local Land Services TSRs.

• Refunds are currently being processed for some apiarists who have received fire waivers for the 2021/2022 period. This process is expected to complete by mid-January 2022.
• Apiarists are encouraged to access BPASS via a PC, Laptop or Tablet. Not all BPASS functions will work well on a mobile phone screen.
• Although all sites are now in BPASS, GPS location is not available for all LLS sites. Sites will still appear under your list of apiary sites in BPASS.

To receive updates about the rollout of BPASS send an email to apiary.sites@dpi.nsw.gov.au

The apiary sites helpdesk will close during the NSW Govt shutdown period from 24th December, reopening on the 10th of January.  If you attempt to make payment for a fee in BPASS during this period and experience difficulties please email apiary.sites@dpi.nsw.gov.au with details of the issue and the invoice to be paid. Your license or permit will not be affected if you have attempted to make payment during this period.

Getting access to BPASS

To simplify access for you, BPASS will use the same email address and password as the BYTE (BFS) Portal where you manage your Beekeeper Registration information. DPI Biosecurity & Food Safety have sent details to all registered beekeepers about how to signup for the BYTE Portal.

Once you have signed up successfully, follow these simple steps:

• Step 1: Go to www.bfs.dpi.nsw.gov.au on your computer, tablet or smart phone.
• Step 2: Enter the email address and password you have set up for the BYTE (BFS) Portal where you manage your beekeeper registration information.
• Step 3: Once the main screen is displayed, navigate to My authorisation on the left hand menu. You should see a link on the right hand side of the screen “Access BPASS”.
• Step 4: The first time you use this you will be asked to consent to DPI Biosecurity & Food Safety providing your contact and registration details to the BPASS system. After reading this, click “agree” and your account will be set up in BPASS.
• Step 5: Once BPASS has been successfully enabled you can access BPASS through the same link in the BYTE Portal or via bfs.dpi.nsw.gov.au.

Having difficulty with BPASS?

To ensure the fastest resolution of your issue use the following guide to determine who to contact first.

First, check the BPASS current status for updates on the rollout of BPASS including dates when Permits and Licenses from the landholders will be available.

Next, make sure you have followed all the steps above to enable BPASS access through BYTE.  Finally, use the details below:

BPASS - the beekeeper's portal