Species licensing: People named on a licence

Lead licensee

The person legally responsible for the licence. This is usually the owner or occupier of the property or land or, or someone who needs licensable activities to be carried out.

Licensed nominated ecologist

The person named on the licence to provide ecological expertise. They are named on the licence and are authorised by the licence holder to carry out work related to the species covered by the licence. They oversee any disturbance, exclusion, or mitigation.

Licenced accredited agent

This is someone authorised by the licence holder to carry out ecological work under the licence. They must be qualified and experienced. They can work without the ecologist being present.

Licensed assistants

A person who helps with licensed activities. They must be supervised at all times by someone named on the licence.