Category 1 RAP

Does your project involve hand collection of plants or invertebrates in the marine or terrestrial realm? *

Yes No
Does your project involve collection scat or all or part of bird or mammal species that are already dead? *

Yes No
Please input your planned sampling
Alternatively you can download an excel version of this form from the GSGSSI website and upload below.

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Does your project involve taking samples from terrestrial habitats e.g. soil cores, water samples? *

Yes No
Please input your planned sampling *
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Does your project involve taking samples of marine phytoplankton or zooplankton which will total less than 1kg? *

Yes No
Please input your planned sampling *
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NOTE: For material from non-CITES listed species, GSGSSI grant permission to export samples alongside permission to collect them. Permit holders are responsible for securing appropriate import licences for countries the samples travel though/to after they leave SGSSI.

Environmental Assessment

Please confirm you are able to meet ALL the following environmental requirements. If you are not able to meet these requirements should e-mail permits@gov.gs as you may need to complete a different type of application form where we can gather more information about possible environmental impacts and mitigation measures.
Will any member of the project team will approach any wild birds or mammals closer than 10 m? *

No
Will any member of the project team intentionally or recklessly engage in activities that would disturb or harm wild birds or mammals? *

No
Will any soil or vegetation samples which are collected will impact an area greater that 1m2 or cause damage to the area which is unlikely to recover in 1 year? *

No
Will any samples of marine phytoplankton and/or zoo plankton be collected in the hours of darkness? *

No
Procedures outlined in the GSGSSI Biosecurity handbook for cleaning personal clothing and equipment will be followed? *

Yes
Equipment or marking devises will not be left in the Territory *

No
Dyes and/or chemical agents will not be discharged into the environment as part of the project *

No
All waste associated with the project will be removed by the projects logistic support organisation *

Yes

Use of Remotely Operated Vehicles
Does your project involve the use of a UAV? *

Yes No
Operation of UAV's requires a permission under the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Ordinance 2013. If your project involves the use if a UAV, as part of this application you must also contact Air Safety Support International at enquiries@airsafety.aero to obtain this permission.
Does your project involve the use of a ROV or HOV? *

Yes No
This should be included in the application form of the vessel you are working from. See http://www.gov.gs/visitors/information-documents-visit-application-form/

UAV make and model *
UAV serial number *
Pilot name *
Pilots must have at least 20h previous experience in flying a similar UAV in comparable conditions. Please upload the pilot CV or flight log as evidence of this *

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Please confirm your UAV operation will comply with the following mitigation measures.
Flight operations and piloting *
UAV equipment *
Flight restrictions *

Is your project supported by a cruise ship or yacht? *

Yes No
If so please upload a letter from your logistic provider confirming they are willing and able to support your project

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Science preview

South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands are of global significance and so it is important to share the science that is happening there with as wide an audience as possible. To assist us with this we have a science preview’ section on our website to showcase what work that is planned for the coming field season. Please answer the following questions in such a way that it is accessible to the general public (no more than 100 words in each response if possible):
What science problem is your project trying to address?
What do you expect to find from your science?
Why is this piece of science/research important?
What are you actually going to be doing?
To facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration with other science groups, we would be grateful if you could provide the name and e-mail address of the principal investigator. This may or may not be the same person as the permit applicant.

Media and outreach

To help us make sure we can maximise benefit from any filming or media activities, and share outputs with as wide an audience as possible, please provide us with the following information as appropriate:
What formats will you use to distribute your work?
E.g. film, TV documentary, book, blog, website, news article, advertisement
Who is the intended audience for your work?
Please include age, country, language, audience type
Approximately when do you think your work will be published/broadcast?

Month Day Year
Date
Please provide any websites, Twitter handles, Facebook pages, YouTube channels etc where you will promote your work so we can align our media outputs appropriately

Regulated Activity Permit Application