To obtain a permit to burn in the Forest Estate.

*This service requires consultation from the Department of Environmental Health Services, Water and Sewerage Corporation and the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Eligibility

An approved Burn Plan is required.

Process

1. Collect application form from the Forestry Unit or download form from application section
2. Complete application form
3. Consult Forestry Unit to assist in the preparation of the prescribed burn plan and get burn plan approved
4. Pay application and permit fees to Accounts Department in the Ministry of the Environment and Housing
5. Collect permit from Forestry Unit

Application Form(s)

Application Form – Form No. 7

Supporting Documents

An approved burn plan

Turn-around time

Four weeks

Deadline

There are no deadlines associated with this service.

Related Fee(s) 
 

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