To obtain a permit to use fire for a charcoal kiln in a Forest Estate.

*This service requires collaboration with the Department of Environmental Health Services (DEHS), the Water & Sewage Corporation (WSC), and the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF).

Eligibility

Any interested person

Process

1. Collect application form from Forestry Unit or download from application section
2. Complete Application form
3. Consult Forestry Unit to assist in the preparation of Management Plan and Prescribe Burn Plan
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. 9- Application for a Burning Permit for a charcoal kiln in a Forest Estate

Supporting Documents

• Business License (if applicable)
• Management Plan
• Prescribe Burn Plan

Turn-around time

Four weeks

Deadline

No deadlines are associated with this service.

Related Fee(s)
 

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