Directorate of Policy, Economy & Corporate Services

Licences & Permits

 

The Directorate of Policy, Economy & Corporate Services, through the Environment Department, is responsible for providing the following licences and permits:

  • Research Licences

- for persons to conduct Environmental Research in the Falkland Islands

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Research Licence Guidance
Created: 2024-05-16 | Size: 335.98 KB

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Research Licence Application Form
Created: 2023-08-11 | Size: 90.5 KB

Please note for research which involves handling protected plant or animal species or you are considering studying nationally protected animals, applications will be considered by the Environmental Committee. It is suggested applications are submitted at least 8 weeks before Environmental Committee.

Committee dates for 2024 are:  1st March,  7th June,  6th September and  6th December

 

  •  Section 9 Licence

- for applicants seeking a licence under Section 9 of the COWNO to conduct certain activities which contravene the Conservation of Wildlife and Nature Ordinance 1999

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Section 9 Guidance
Created: 2024-05-17 | Size: 264.88 KB

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Section 9 Application Form
Created: 2024-05-17 | Size: 76 KB

 

  • Visitor permits

- for individuals and groups to visit and land on FIG owned Islands, other than Kidney Island

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FIG Island Visitor Permit Guidance
Created: 2021-09-24 | Size: 475.48 KB

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FIG Island Visitor Application Form
Created: 2023-08-11 | Size: 106 KB

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Beauchene Island - Guide for Applicants
Created: 2021-05-13 | Size: 1.06 MB

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Beauchene Island - Visitor Permit Application
Created: 2021-05-13 | Size: 114.5 KB

Information for Kidney Island can be found here: Kidney Island Information

  • Licence to Collect Eggs from a Protected Species

- for persons to collect eggs (including penguin eggs) for human consumption

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Egging Licence Guidenance
Created: 2022-08-01 | Size: 239.41 KB

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Collection of Eggs Application Form
Created: 2019-05-13 | Size: 97.5 KB

  • Licence to Cull Protected Birds

- for permission for Farmers to shoot Turkey Vultures and Caranchos

Information can be gained by emailing the Environment Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 28449

Kidney Island

Please note that you may be charged for certain licences/permits.

All completed forms must be sent to the Environment Department at email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 


For more information, please contact the Environment Department on:

Phone: + 500 28449

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