To obtain a permit to use a portable or power driven saw in the forest


Eligibility 

Must already have a permit to harvest timber or non timber produce on areas less than or greater than 1000 acres

Process 

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(s) 

Application Form –Form No. 5

Supporting Documents 

Must already have a permit to harvest timber or non timber produce on areas less than or greater than 1000 acres

Turn-around time 
Two week
Deadline 
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 
Application fee is $250
Permit fee is $500
Total fees is $750
*Permit Renewal fee is $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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