Property reports and vegetation mapping
Apply for or correct a PMAV
A property map of assessable vegetation (PMAV) is a property-scale map that shows the boundaries of vegetation categories on a property. A PMAV may already exist over a property or part of a property, but if your property isn't covered by a PMAV you can apply for one.
Once a PMAV is certified, it replaces the regulated vegetation management map for determining the location and extent of the different areas of vegetation.
To confirm if a PMAV exists over a lot, landholders or potential buyers should request a property report or contact the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development.
When landholders can apply for a PMAV
After viewing the regulated vegetation management map for your property, you may want to apply for a PMAV to be created to:
- confirm the vegetation category areas as currently mapped
- modify the vegetation category areas of the regional ecosystems
- correct an obvious map error in the vegetation category areas
- voluntarily make a category X area a category A area.
In these instances, a PMAV is made based on an agreement between you and the Queensland Government.
When the department makes a PMAV
We may place a PMAV over an area of land for other reasons, for example to allow an area to regenerate when it has been unlawfully cleared or to protect an offset area until it has reached remnant status.
Apply for a PMAV
Complete the application for a property map of assessable vegetation . Note: An application fee of Fee 6819 applies. We have prepared the following guidance material to help with your application:
Your application must also contain a map showing the proposed vegetation boundaries and categories. However, if you are confirming the vegetation category areas as currently mapped you do not need to include a map.
You will also need to provide information to confirm that any changes to vegetation boundaries and categories are correct. The application form and guidelines provide details of requirements.
If you need to start clearing immediately, you should explain this in your application. We can then prioritise your application.
Next steps
We will check that you have completed the application form correctly and paid the fee. We will then confirm receipt of your application. The time it takes to process your application depends on the type of PMAV requested, its complexity and the level of information you have supplied. If we need extra information, we will contact you.
- Applications to confirm categories as mapped—within 20 business days.
- Applications to amend mapping—dependent on complexity and information provided.
After we have considered all available information we will send you a draft PMAV or certified PMAV, depending on whether all of the changes requested in your application have been made.
If we have not made your proposed changes, we will provide you with information detailing the reasons behind our decision and offer you the opportunity to supply additional information.
If you are not satisfied with our final decision, you may be able to apply for an internal review .
Correct a vegetation map
If you believe there is an error in the regulated vegetation management map (RVM map) over your property, or your property map of assessable vegetation (PMAV), you can apply for the map to be corrected.
Complete the application for a property map of assessable vegetation . Note: An application fee of $504.03 GST Free applies. The PMAV application guide and Guideline for determining category C areas provides guidance to landholders and consultants on information to include with your application.
In this guide:
- Request a free vegetation management report or map
- Vegetation maps
- Vegetation categories
- Search vegetation management regional ecosystem descriptions
- Apply for or correct a PMAV
- Previous ( https://oss-uat.clients.squiz.net/environment/land/management/vegetation/maps/regional-ecosystems-lookup )