How to Apply for a Timber License to Harvest Timber or Non-Timber Forest Produce In Bahamas

Apply for a Timber License to Harvest Timber or Non-Timber Forest Produce In Bahamas By Online

  1. The applicant has to complete an application Form No. 4, to the Forestry Unit. Follow the for Contact Information.
  2. The applicant can pick up an application forms at the Forestry Unit.
  3. The Applicant is able to download the Form by clicking the below link to the Form.
  4. How to Apply for a Timber License to Harvest Timber or Non-Timber Forest Produce In Bahamas
    How to Apply for a Timber License to Harvest Timber or Non-Timber Forest Produce In Bahamas
  5. Complete the application form , including all information.
  6. After you have filled in all the details, send after filling in all the details, submit Application Form along with the documents required to support it as specified within the “Required Documents” section to the Forestry Unit.
  7. Contact with the Forestry Unit for help with the creation for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the Environmental Management Plan, and an Organizational Plan that includes a working Plan as well as an Operation Plan.
  8. The applicant has to pay the fee for application to the Accounts Department in the Ministry of the Environment and Housing.
  9. Get the permit from the Forestry Unit after it has been accepted by the Forestry Unit.

Required Documents For Apply for a Timber License to Harvest Timber or Non-Timber Forest Produce

  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Environmental Management Plan
  • Business Plan, which includes Working Plan as well as the Plan of Operation
  • Business License

Office Locations and Contacts

Charlotte House,
Charlotte Street
P. O. Box N-275
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
Phone: (242) 322-6005
Fax: (242) 326-2650
Contact Link

Fees

  • Application Fee$500
  • License Fee$1000
  • Total Fees $1500

Validity

There aren’t any deadlines with this service.

Documents to Utilize

Formula Link to Application Application Form Link

Processing Time

The processing duration is 4 weeks.

Requirements Information

General Information

  • Full Name of the Applicant
  • If you are a company, please provide Bahamas Business License No
  • Permanent street address of the Applicant (or company)
  • P. O. Box
  • Telephone No.
  • Fax No.
  • E-mail

Location

  • Name, address and approximate area of the Forest estate (or private forest estate) from which non-timber or timber products will be taken
  • Nearest Settlement
  • Island

Particular Information

  • Specifications of timber or other product to be removed
  • Quantity of the produce to be removed
  • The use of timber or other products from the forest
  • Equipment used for harvesting products
  • Are you the owner of a valid authorization to transport and/or use an Power Saw?
  • The proposed date for the beginning of removal
  • Proposed date for completion

Documentation is needed

It is necessary to obtain an authorization to cut and remove the timber or other forest products.

External Links

Link to Website

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