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You will need a Wrecks Investigation Licence from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to conduct archaeological and scientific examinations of historic wrecks in Bermuda. Applications are reviewed by the Historic Wrecks Authority (HWA). There are three classes of licence that can be applied for: Pre-disturbance survey licence Licence to excavate on an open wreck Licence to excavate on a closed wreck . Licence renewal applications will not be considered unless a field report has..

You must submit a File Marine Research Application (42.6 KB) if you intend to conduct any scientific research in Bermuda’s marine environment. Permits are issued for a maximum of 12 months but can be renewed annually following the review of a research progress report. Please allow at least four weeks for the application approval process. Application requirements Project summary brief summary of the proposed project Detailed project description Include rationale, objectives and proposed methods..

The Plant Protection Laboratory offers a free service for diagnosing plant diseases and identifying pest species. Plant diseases can be caused by many organisms such as fungi, bacteria and viruses. Does your plant appear to be ailing? For the most accurate plant disease diagnoses the specimen should be brought into the laboratory. Oftentimes, larger plants should be assessed in situ, in which case an officer will need to view the ailing plant in context at the property to get a better picture...

Anyone keeping a dog must hold a licence for that dog. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a dog licence. Licences are renewable each year. You must apply in person at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to obtain an initial dog licence, and provide details of yourself, the dog and where the dog will be housed (if it will not be living with you). The appropriate fee is due at the time of licensing. The licensing fee for a spayed/neutered dog is substantially less than.

Any sports fishing vessel coming to Bermuda must apply for a licence from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The application should be submitted a week before arrival into Bermuda. Requirements All foreign sports fishing vessels must have a sports fishing vessel licence to fish in Bermuda waters. A Bermuda sports fishing vessel licence identification flag must be flown on the starboard side of the vessel whenever it is engaged in any fishing activities. (Flags must be returned.

All animals arriving in Bermuda must be accompanied by an Import Permit and an original overseas veterinary health document. You must provide evidence that your animal complies with all import requirements before an Import Permit will be issued. Learning about importing animals to Bermuda to find out the general rules and applicable fees. Requirements and Conditions Review these conditions of entry to ensure that your animal qualifies to enter Bermuda. Also review the lists of dog breeds below..

You must complete and submit an Application to Import Plant Material as the first step in the process of importing Christmas trees into Bermuda. All applications for Christmas trees must be received by the Plant Protection Library by the end of June so that preparations can be made for the overseas pre-inspection. How to import Christmas trees to Bermuda To import Christmas trees to Bermuda, you must submit: A completed Application to Import Plant Material A completed File Christmas Tree...

All animals arriving into Bermuda must be accompanied by an import permit together with an original health certificate. Importing freshwater fish The health certificate must be issued by a licensed veterinarian or qualified fish examiner of the country from which the fish is/are coming. Learning about importing animals to Bermuda to find out the general rules and applicable fees. Requirements and conditions A certificate of health issued by a veterinarian or a qualified fish examiner within 10..

You can import insects for biological control, food, or research. Importation of insects for entertainment purposes (e.g. butterflies at weddings) is not permitted. You must apply for an application to import insects in order to bring any insects to Bermuda for the above purposes. How to apply to import insects to Bermuda To complete the application, make sure you have the following: Information on the origin and supplier of the insects Details regarding shipping containers, host/food material..

You must apply for a release form to import live flowers, floral arrangements, and greenery into Bermuda. This form tells Customs that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has authorized the release of the shipment directly to the importer. This process is not the same as importing plants, bulbs, tubers, rhizomes, and cuttings for propagation . How to import live flowers, floral arrangements, and greenery into Bermuda Before arranging to purchase any of these items from abroad,...

A pesticide is any substance (including an organism) that directly or indirectly controls, destroys, attracts, or repels any organism or disease that is injurious, noxious, or troublesome to plants or animals. Contact the department at pesticides@gov.bm for more information or for any queries regarding pesticide products, registration of pesticides, pesticide applications or BCD processing.

You must obtain, complete and submit an application to import plant material before importing any plants, seeds, bulbs, tubers, rhizomes or cuttings. Use this application for all plant material except for flowers, fruit, mushroom spawn and wood. Read more about importing seeds to Bermuda. How to import plant material to Bermuda To import plant materials to Bermuda, you’ll need to have: A supplier in an approved jurisdiction who can provide you with plants that are in compliance with the entry...