In implementing the Santalum spicatum (Sandalwood) Biodiversity Management Programme, licensing processes are in place to improve the ecologically sustainable use of sandalwood. The downloads below seek to provide the information applicants require to submit a licence application for taking, transporting, supplying (and storing for), processing, dealing and/or exporting sandalwood.

For those wishing to apply for a licence to take wild sandalwood for the 2025-26 season, key documents (including an application kit) are provided for download below. Note some changes have been made to documents ahead of the 2025-26 season. These changes reflect routine amendments, improvement to process, and provide better guidance to applicants. To assist stakeholders who were familiar with previous requirements, a document providing a summary of changes to sandalwood licensing since the 2024-25 season is also available below. For anyone wishing to apply for a licence, it is strongly recommended that you contact DBCA’s Wildlife Licensing Section on 9219 9000 or wildlifelicensing@dbca.wa.gov.au in the first instance.

The Sandalwood Licences Biodiversity Regulations Fact Sheet provides an overview of each of the legal authorities in the sandalwood supply chain, where they are required, and the application fees that apply. The fact sheet also describes the provision for Aboriginal involvement in sandalwood.

The CEO Guideline to support the Biodiversity Conservation Regulations Sandalwood Licensing (guideline) provides the licensing processes for the take of wild sandalwood where authorised by a flora taking (sandalwood) licence. The guideline intends to be fair and equitable, and an appropriate application of the Biodiversity Conservation Regulations. 

The Sandalwood Tracking Form accompanies sandalwood when it is transported from the place of harvest to the processor or dealer and between processors and dealers. These ensure that the legal origin of the sandalwood can be established during transaction, inspections or compliance procedures.

For more information on the conservation, protection and management of sandalwood, please visit the Sandalwood page.