May 15, 2024
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is calling for Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to pursue commercial timber development opportunities in Forest Management District (FMD) 8 located in the central region on the island and FMD 19 in Labrador. A…
May 14, 2024
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is hosting a FireSmart event to create greater awareness about FireSmart Canada services and programs, and to demonstrate safe FireSmart practices, which reduce the risk of wildfire on residential properties. The event will…
May 6, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, joined executive members of the new Newfoundland and Labrador Dairy Co-operative today at Pondview Farms in Goulds to launch the co-operative and announce investments to transform the dairy industry in…
May 3, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will participate in an announcement about the provincial dairy industry at an event hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Dairy Co-operative on Monday, May 6. The announcement will take place…
May 1, 2024
The 2024 forest fire season for Newfoundland and Labrador begins today (May 1) for the island portion of the province, while May 15 is the beginning of forest fire season in Labrador, with both remaining in effect until September 30….
April 30, 2024
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: Speaker, governments, communities, and residents all have a role to play in protecting against wildfires. With the 2024…
April 10, 2024
Residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay are encouraged to be vigilant after recent reports on social media about the presence of a wolf in the community. Conservation officers have increased patrols throughout the community and will continue to closely monitor the…
April 10, 2024
Registration is now open for the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop May 24-26, 2024, at Burry Heights on Salmonier Line. Becoming an Outdoors Woman offers a variety of courses designed to enhance participants’ outdoor skills and knowledge. Courses focus on…
April 1, 2024
Motorists on the Northern Peninsula are advised to use caution on the roadway between Eddies Cove East and St. Anthony Airport. A large portion of the St. Anthony caribou herd has overwintered in this area. The herd’s daily movements are…
April 1, 2024
Effective Tuesday, April 2, several forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. Signage will be posted at gates leading…
