Wildlife Research & Habitat Enhancement Permits

Anyone wishing to conduct research on wildlife in city parks, including but not limited to: monitoring using anything other than portable, hand-held or simple free-standing equipment; trapping and/or releasing animals including invertebrates; entering closed or limited-access areas; or collecting water or soil samples; or anyone wishing to enhance wildlife habitat in city parks, including but not limited to the installation of nest boxes,  MUST apply for a permit from the Department of Parks & Recreation Urban Park Rangers.  This permit is in addition to any permits required by Federal and/or State Agencies with jurisdiction over the wildlife being studied, and also any other Department of Parks & Recreation permits from other Offices or Divisions.

For more information on how to apply for a permit, please contact Shalini Beath at 212-360-2774 or by e-mail using the Rangers contact form.