Questions ?
To obtain a permit to use a portable or power driven saw in the forest
Must already have a permit to harvest timber or non timber produce on areas less than or greater than 1000 acres
1. Collect application form from the Forestry Unit or download from application section
2. Complete application form
3. Pay application fee to Accounts Department in the Ministry of the Environment and Housing
4. Collect permit from the Forestry Unit
Application Form –Form No. 5
Must already have a permit to harvest timber or non timber produce on areas less than or greater than 1000 acres
Two week There are no deadlines associated with this service.| Application fee is | $250 |
| Permit fee is | $500 |
| Total fees is | $750 |
| *Permit Renewal fee is | $250 |
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
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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