NPWS Codes of Practice

All WIRES members should be familiar with the standards and guidelines as outlined in the NPWS Codes of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned Protected Fauna.

Compliance to the Codes of Practice is a condition of licensing to rehabilitate and release sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in NSW. All current Codes of Practice are listed below:

General fauna NPWS Codes of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned:

• Protected Fauna

Species group specific NPWS Codes of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned:

• Bird of Prey
• Flying-foxes
• Koalas
• Macropods
• Native Birds
• Possum and Gliders
• Sea Turtles & Sea Snakes
• Wombats
• Reptiles & Amphibians