Hello guys

[Danmuss]

hey me and my partner have been detecting for 3 months now, mainly beaches and just started on park areas..
I've Just joined and im new to Detecting, just bought a Garret AT Gold after using a x-terra70, love the AT Gold, really picks out targets among iron and trash,
Live in Sydney near the city and really worried on where I search, i've seen many posts about a NSW fossicking Permit but not sure what site its available on?
Thanks if anyone can help

 

[Heatho]

Welcome to the forum. No permit needed mate, if you want to detect in State Forests you need a State Forest permit, but anywhere else no permit is needed.

 

[Nugget]

Welcome aboard. The following links provide info on applying for the NSW State Forrest Fossicking Permit but as already mentioned they're only required if detecting / fossicking in NSW State Forrests. Just remember that National Parks are off limits and heavy fines apply.

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=125
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=3048

 

[Danmuss]

Thanks for the info guys.. Just one more questions, Im from Scotland so laws and parks are very different, so how would a know what was a National Park and what wasn't lol example Centennial Park in Sydney is a National park I know already, But Queens park beside it seems like a normal park as its not fenced off?

Thanks

 

[Danmuss]

Also Nugget I see in the form this section below, are these necessary as im not a business..?

Documentation Requirements
All permit holders must provide the following (please either tick the 0 once attached or indicate N/A)
0 Copy of certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance $20 million please make sure you list Forestry Corporation of NSW as an interested party on the Certificate of Currency
0 Standard Conditions must be sign and returned with this application. Special Conditions may apply
0 Site Safety Plans risk management associated with your activity, including your participants, spectators and the public(templates provided a
0 Medical Evacuation and Emergency Plans
0 If providing training, copy of all trainers / assessors / supervisors qualifications and accreditations
If undertaking commercial activities or events, please provide:
0 Copy of comprehensive motor vehicle insurance for each vehicle
0 Workers Compensation Insurance details below

 

[Nugget]

Thanks for the info guys.. Just one more questions, Im from Scotland so laws and parks are very different, so how would a know what was a National Park and what wasn't lol example Centennial Park in Sydney is a National park I know already, But Queens park beside it seems like a normal park as its not fenced off?

Checkout the National Parks website http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/parks, otherwise you could use something like Atlas http://www.atlas.nsw.gov.au/public/nsw/home/map/national-parks.html, you may have to select the "Change Map" option to Environment > National Parks.

Also Nugget I see in the form this section below, are these necessary as im not a business..?

Documentation Requirements
All permit holders must provide the following (please either tick the 0 once attached or indicate N/A)
0 Copy of certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance $20 million please make sure you list Forestry Corporation of NSW as an interested party on the Certificate of Currency
0 Standard Conditions must be sign and returned with this application. Special Conditions may apply
0 Site Safety Plans risk management associated with your activity, including your participants, spectators and the public(templates provided a
0 Medical Evacuation and Emergency Plans
0 If providing training, copy of all trainers / assessors / supervisors qualifications and accreditations
If undertaking commercial activities or events, please provide:
0 Copy of comprehensive motor vehicle insurance for each vehicle
0 Workers Compensation Insurance details below

Only the sections outlined in green (see link) is required for an individual fossicking permit https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=3048. The current application form is generic so some of the fields are non-applicable for the type of permit you require. The NSW Forestry Cooperation are currently in the process of simplifying the application process and should have their new online system up and running very soon.

 

[Danmuss]

Mate thanks very much for your help, im sure il have more questions in the near future lol

 

[Nugget]

No problem at all mate, happy to help