To obtain a permit to harvest timber and non timber forest produce (less than 1000 acres)


Eligibility 

Any interested person

Process 
  1. Collect application form from the Forestry Unit or download from application section
  2. Complete application form
  3. Consult Forestry Unit to assist in preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plan, Business Plan inclusive of working plan and plan of operations
  4. Pay application fee to Accounts Department of the Ministry of the Environment and Housing
  5. Collect permit from Forestry Unit

*Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plans will be submitted to the BEST Commission for review

Application Form(s) 

Application Form –Form No. 1

Supporting Documents 
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Environmental Management Plan
  • Business license and Business Plan inclusive of working plan and plan of operations
Turn-around time 
Four week.
Deadline 
There is no deadline associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 
Application fee $250
Permit fee $250
Total fees $500
*Permit Renewal Fee $250
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

 
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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