{ "culture": "en-AU", "name": "ProspectingAccess", "guid": "66BD6B10-DDCA-4C76-8702-14E2E7449AD6", "catalogPath": "", "snippet": "Layers showing where prospecting is allowed in Tasmania, and what permissions are required", "description": "
This is a map image layer which includes the datasets relevant to prospecting activity in Tasmania. The sub layers included are:<\/span><\/p> Mineral Deposits - all alluvial mineral deposits from the Tasmanian Information on Geoscience and Exploration Resources (TIGER) database, and filtered for those located within areas where prospecting is allowed.<\/span><\/p><\/li> Exploration Licences - areas covered by current exploration licences or exploration licence applications; prospectors require additional permissions to undertake prospecting in these areas.<\/span><\/p><\/li> Mining Leases - areas covered by current mining leases or mining lease applications; prospectors require additional permissions to undertake prospecting in these areas.<\/span><\/p><\/li> Fossicking Areas - declared fossicking areas, prospecting is not allowed in these areas but fossicking is. The two activities are similar but fossicking does not require a licence and cannot be undertaken for commercial gain.<\/span><\/p><\/li> Prospecting Access - all the land area of Tasmania classified according to whether or not prospecting is allowed.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>