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)


Eligibility 
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 (EIA), Environmental Management Plan, Business Plan inclusive of Working Plan and Plan of Operations
  4. Pay application fee to Accounts Department in the Ministry of the Environment and Housing
  5. Collect Permit from Forestry Unit
Application Form(s) 

Form No. 4(A) - Application for a Timber License to harvest Timber or Non-timber Forest Produce (area of 1,00 acres or greater or large scaled operation)

Supporting Documents 
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Environmental Management Plan
  • Business Plan inclusive of Working Plan and Plan of Operations
  • Business License
Turn-around time 
Four weeks
Deadline 
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 
Application Fee $500
License Fee $1000
Total Fees $1500
For more information please contact 

Forestry Unit
Forestry Unit, Ministry of Environment & Housing
Charlotte House, Charlotte Street
302-5800
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

 
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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