How to record collecting permits
The aim of the Permit Management System is to provide a central digital storage point for permit documentation relating to the biodiversity collections, both living and preserved. It will hold digital copies of Collecting, Export and Import Permits, MoUs, MTAs, Phytosanitary documentation, Plant Passports, Patents, Licenses, etc., along with some basic information, including restriction information for the documents.
User Instructions for Collection Permit Management system
The system has been designed to be as simple as possible. As we get feedback we will update the instructions below to ensure that users are able to upload permit documentation as easily as possible.
Prepare the documents to be uploaded into the system
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Ensure that you have an electronic version
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Each document should be a separate file (a single document can be comprised of several files but a single file cannot be comprised of several documents)
Upload the collecting permits and other documents
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Click on the Microsoft Form link available in a document here
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Enter as much information as you can for the document being uploaded
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You will need to complete a separate form for each document
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If you are uploading a Collecting Permit, you will need to complete the Restriction summary at the end of the form.