Permits from the NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (NS NR&R) are required for a variety of different activities. The following are some of the common Biodiversity related permits.

For a full list of 'Permits, Licenses, Approvals, Registrations, and Certifications' administered by NS NR&R visit: https://novascotia.ca/snsmr/paal/ndxNR&R.asp

For additional information on any of these please contact us.

Captive Wildlife Permit

For Who: Anyone who wants to keep live wildlife, either native or "exotic" (that is, not native to Nova Scotia), in captivity in Nova Scotia. More Information: https://novascotia.ca/snsmr/paal/dnr/paal085.asp

Falconry Permit

For Who: Any resident of Nova Scotia who wants to keep a bird of prey (raptor) in their possession to use in the sport or business of falconry. (This includes falcons, merlins, hawks, etc.) More Information: https://novascotia.ca/snsmr/paal/dnr/paal116.asp

Scientific Permit

For Who: Anyone who wants to hunt, capture or export -- for scientific or educational purposes -- wildlife animals, nests or eggs that may not otherwise be legally taken in Nova Scotia. More Information: https://novascotia.ca/snsmr/paal/dnr/paal087.asp

CITES Export Permit

For Who: Anyone who wants to export wildlife from Nova Scotia which is listed on CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). More Information: https://novascotia.ca/snsmr/paal/dnr/paal089.asp

Import Permit

For Who: Anyone who wants to bring any live wildlife, either native or "exotic" (that is, not native to Nova Scotia) into Nova Scotia. More Information: https://novascotia.ca/snsmr/paal/dnr/paal090.asp

Endangered Species Permit

For Who: Anyone conducting research on a species listed under the NS Endangered Species Act (NS ESA) Regulations or with a health or safety concern associated with a listed species. More Information: see Section 14 of the NS ESA: https://nslegislature.ca/legc/bills/57th_1st/3rd_read/b065.htm