Approval to take flowers onto the department managed areas
General information
Park visitors sometimes ask for permission to bring flowers onto a department managed area, usually for celebratory or ceremonial events such as weddings.
Such events may also occur in close proximity to department managed areas, for example a beach adjacent to a national park.
Guidelines and policies
An approval/authority/permit will be either:
- a separate approval within a permit such as a group activity permit; or
- a letter of authority by a delegate under chapter 2 of the Nature Conservation Regulations 1994; or
- a permit issued under section 56 of the Forestry Act 1959; or
- a "permission" under the Marine Parks Regulation 2006 ; or
- a letter of authority by a delegate under Part 4 of the RAM Act.
The following standard conditions apply to all approvals:
- (1) All flowers must be:
- (a) in the form of non-seeding cut plant parts restrained in bunches, baskets or similar devices; and
- (b) free from any soil.
- (2) All flowers must be removed from the area at the conclusion of the activity (not left in bins).
- (3) Flowers must be free of insects, insect larvae, eggs, snails, and other animals. The flowers should be treated with insecticide before being brought onto the department-managed area.
- (4) Dispersal (throwing) any plant parts, such as flower petals or rice, will not be permitted.
- (5) Environmental weeds are not permitted for use at such an event.
Pre-lodgement service
If you are considering applying for a permit to take flowers onto department managed areas seek a meeting with the local District Manager about the proposal before making formal application.
Permits and approvals
A permit may be required.
Operational policy: Approval to bring flowers onto department managed areas
Last updated: 03 November 2008