To obtain a permit to burn in the Forest Estate.

*This service requires consultation from the Department of Environmental Health Services, Water and Sewerage Corporation and the Royal Bahamas Police Force.


Eligibility 

An approved Burn Plan is required.

Process 
  1. Collect application form from the Forestry Unit or download form from application section
  2. Complete application form
  3. Consult Forestry Unit to assist in the preparation of the prescribed burn plan and get burn plan approved
  4. Pay application and permit fees to Accounts Department in the Ministry of the Environment and Housing
  5. Collect permit from Forestry Unit
Application Form(s) 

Application Form –Form No. 7

Supporting Documents 
  • An approved burn plan
Turn-around time 
Four weeks
Deadline 
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 
Application fee $50
Permit fee $100
Total fees $150
*Permit Renewal $50
For more information please contact 

Forestry Unit
Ministry of the Environment and Housing, Forestry Unit
Ground Floor, Charlotte House
Shirley and Charlotte Streets
322-6005

 
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Agency Contact Info
 
Forestry Unit
Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources
Ground Floor, Charlotte House
Shirley & Charlotte Streets
P.O. Box N-4849
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
forestryinfo@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 322-4546
Fax: (242) 326-1041
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