October 3, 2019
Efforts to create greater public awareness about wildfire safety and prevention, combined with fewer fire starts, are having positive results. The overall number of forest fire starts and total area burned was down again during the 2019 fire season, particularly in…
September 26, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will officially open the Agriculture Expo tomorrow (Friday, September 27). The event takes place at the Corner Brook Civic Centre at 6:45 p.m. The annual Agriculture Expo, hosted by the…
September 26, 2019
Elvis Loveless, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Land Resources, was in Elliston today to sign a Municipal Habitat Stewardship Agreement that will help protect wetland and coastal habitat located within the town’s planning boundaries. The Municipal Habitat Stewardship Program, which…
September 25, 2019
Elvis Loveless, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Land Resources, will speak at a Municipal Stewardship Agreement signing ceremony tomorrow (Thursday, September 26) in the Town of Elliston. The event is being held at the Town Hall, Main Street, beginning at…
September 25, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today announced the release of modernized aquaculture policies and procedures, including updated policies that set the stage for effectively managing our growing industry to become a world leader in environmentally…
September 24, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will bring remarks to the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association’s 26th Annual Cold Harvest Conference and Trade Show tomorrow (Wednesday, September 25). Minister Byrne will also announce updates to aquaculture sector…
September 24, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will participate in a National Forest Week tree planting ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, September 25) in celebration of National Tree Day. The event is being held at Victoria Park, 34 Sudbury…
September 20, 2019
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are being encouraged to get outside to explore our forests and learn more about the importance of this valuable resource during National Forest Week, September 22 to 28. This year’s theme is “Canada’s Forests: Diverse Outdoor Classrooms”. National…
September 19, 2019
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has been made aware of alleged threats to the physical safety of domestic and commercial harvesters in the Southwest River Valley, near Port Blandford. The alleged threats were made on social media by…
September 19, 2019
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has received several complaints over the past few days about the presence of a black bear in Snook’s Harbour and neighboring communities. Conservation officers have investigated and set a trap in an effort to…
