Beekeeping on protected areas
General information
The Nature Conservation Act 1992 has provided for authorised beekeeping activities on some protected areas including conservation parks and resource reserves.
Beekeeping is not normally allowed on national parks, however, where a new national park is declared on land used for beekeeping, this activity can be allowed to continue for the unexpired term of existing apiary permits up to a maximum of five years.
An exception to the above has been negotiated in relation to South East Queensland Forest Agreement (SEQFA) and Wet Tropics Forest Reserve lands designated for apiaries, where beekeeping will be allowed to continue until 2024.
The reserves where this exemption applies are listed under Schedule 5 of the Nature Conservation (Protected Areas Management) Regulation 2006.”
It is recommended that you contact the Ecoaccess Customer Service Unit on 1300 368 326 for more information.
View the apiary site maps online for current distribution and status of apiary sites on protected areas where beekeeping is allowed.
Guidelines and policies
Operational policy: Managing beekeeping on QPWS managed lands
Guideline for environmental management of beekeeping on the EPA estate
Forms and fees
Schedule 3 of the Nature Conservation (Administration) Regulation 2006 includes a list of apiary permit fees for protected areas.
Application form: Apiary permit
Application form: Transfer of an apiary permit
Last updated: 22 September 2006
