To obtain a permit to harvest a protected tree.

*This service requires collaboration with The Bahamas National Trust (BNT).


Eligibility 
Process 
  1. Collect application form from the Forestry Unit or download form from the 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 Forestry Unit

 

Application Form(s) 

Form No. 3 (A) - Application for a permit to harvest a protected tree

Supporting Documents 
Turn-around time 
Seven (7) to Fourteen (14) Business Days
Deadline 
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 
Application Fee $5
Permit to harvest a single protected Fee $10
Permit to harvest multiple trees $50
Total Fees range from $15-$60
For more information please contact 

Forestry Unit
Ministry of Environment & Housing
Ground Floor, Charlotte House
Shirley and Charlotte Streets
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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