Questions ?
To obtain a permit to harvest timber and non timber forest produce (less than 1000 acres)
Any interested person
- Collect application form from the Forestry Unit or download from application section
- Complete application form
- Consult Forestry Unit to assist in preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plan, Business Plan inclusive of working plan and plan of operations
- Pay application fee to Accounts Department of the Ministry of the Environment and Housing
- Collect permit from Forestry Unit
*Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plans will be submitted to the BEST Commission for review
Application Form –Form No. 1
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental Management Plan
- Business license and Business Plan inclusive of working plan and plan of operations
Application fee | $250 |
Permit fee | $250 |
Total fees | $500 |
*Permit Renewal Fee | $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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