Flora licensing

Dealers, wholesalers, florists who sell WA Native plants

Dealers, wholesalers, florists and others who trade in protected flora are not required to hold a licence unless they are also involved in taking flora for sale. However, it is an offense to sell flora that has not been legally taken, so it is essential that traders ensure their stocks are obtained from licensed sources.

Anyone trading in protected flora must keep a written record of the type and quantity of flora they purchase, the date of the purchase and the name and address of the supplier. These records must be retained for at least twelve months and shown to a Wildlife Officer on demand.

Persons wishing to export protected flora must obtain an export authority from the Commonwealth through the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. The granting of an export authority is dependent on the application demonstrating that the flora intended for export has been legally obtained. Export applications are referred to DEC to check species against nominated licensed sources. Only species included on the Export Flora List in the WA Flora Management Program may be exported if taken from natural stands on either Crown or private land.