May 6, 2020
Effective Friday, May 8, the Seal Bay forest access road near Robert’s Arm will be closed to vehicular traffic until further notice. Temporary forest access road closures at this time of year are required to protect roads from vehicular damage…
May 1, 2020
Fisheries and Land Resources is investigating a fire near Harbour Grace on Thursday, April 30, believed to be caused by an individual burning brush without a Permit to Burn and leaving the fire unattended. Forest fire-fighting staff and an air…
April 29, 2020
In any outdoor area where people may encounter your pet without their consent, dogs must be kept on a leash in accordance with provincial Animal Health and Protection Regulations. At this time of year, many species of wild animals are…
April 28, 2020
A fire near the Town of Portugal Cove South is being investigated under the provincial Forest Fire Regulations. The fire is believed to be caused by the alleged illegal burning of debris at a residential property in the community on…
April 23, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline for Expressions of Interest to establish Cooperative Vegetable Cold Storage Facilities is extended from April 30 to June 30. The Provincial Government will consider proposals from individuals, producer cooperatives, or associations to establish…
April 22, 2020
A ban on open fires is now in effect for all of Newfoundland and Labrador. The ban specifically prohibits the setting of all open fires on forest land or within 300 meters of forest land for all regions of the province….
April 21, 2020
The public are reminded Conservation Officers remain on duty and are enforcing wildlife and forestry regulations during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Officers in recent weeks have encountered an increase in domestic wood cutting activity which has led to an increase in…
April 9, 2020
The public are advised that effective Wednesday, April 15 forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas will be closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. Temporary forest access road…
April 8, 2020
The motoring public is being asked to exercise caution when travelling the Northern Peninsula on the roadway located between St. Anthony Airport and Eddies Cove and the roadway between St. Anthony Airport and the Town of Main Brook. A significant…
April 7, 2020
An online public consultation being hosted by the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources at engageNL as part of a review of provincial hunting regulations has been extended to April 17, 2020. Topics being reviewed include: Aligning of Island Moose…
