Questions ?
To obtain a License to harvest and remove Timber or Non-timber Forest Produce (area of 1,000 acres or greater or large scaled operation)
- 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 (EIA), Environmental Management Plan, Business Plan inclusive of Working Plan and Plan of Operations
- Pay application fee to Accounts Department in the Ministry of the Environment and Housing
- Collect Permit from Forestry Unit
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental Management Plan
- Business Plan inclusive of Working Plan and Plan of Operations
- Business License
Application Fee | $500 |
License Fee | $1000 |
Total Fees | $1500 |
Forestry Unit
Forestry Unit, Ministry of Environment & Housing
Charlotte House, Charlotte Street
302-5800
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Related Services
- Application for a Timber License to harvest Timber or Non-timber forest produce (area of 1,000 acres or less or small scaled operation)
- Application for a Permit to use or transport a Portable or Power driven saw in a Forest Estate or private Forest Estate
- Application for a prescribe Burning Permit in a Forest Estate
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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