April 28, 2023
Monday, May 1 marks the beginning of the 2023 forest fire season on the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador. Forest fire season is May 1 to September 30 for the Island and May 15 to September 30 in Labrador. The…
April 27, 2023
An investigation into salmon poaching by Resource Enforcement Division officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has resulted in convictions, fines and recreational fishing prohibitions for two individuals. Roy Jacobs and Robert Ricketts, both from Westport, were convicted…
April 18, 2023
Funding applications for the 2023 Community Garden Support Program are available to help eligible municipalities, schools and community groups establish and enhance new and existing community gardens. There is no deadline to apply, but applications will be processed on a…
April 17, 2023
Applications for the 2023-24 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program are now available to support current farmers and new entrants to the province’s agriculture and agrifoods sectors. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2023. Budget 2023 approved $2.25 million for the…
April 14, 2023
An investigation into salmon poaching on the Bay de Verde Peninsula by Resource Enforcement Division officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has resulted in convictions, fines and prohibitions from recreational fishing for three individuals. Cory Tizzard and…
April 3, 2023
Effective Wednesday, April 5, 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. Signage will be posted on roads that are closed…
March 31, 2023
Motorists on the Northern Peninsula are being asked to watch out for caribou when travelling on the roadway located between Plum Point and St. Anthony Airport. A significant portion of the St. Anthony caribou herd has overwintered in this area. Over…
March 28, 2023
Anyone encountering dead, injured, sick, or potentially abandoned wildlife should report it to the nearest Forest Management District Office or call 709-685-7273. Wild birds and other wildlife, including dead wildlife, may carry and transmit diseases such as avian influenza, rabies, or canine…
March 27, 2023
Residents of Deer Lake are advised that Conservation Officers have confirmed the presence of at least one coyote roaming the town. Officers are conducting surveillance and monitoring activity in the community in an attempt to capture and remove the animal. Residents…
March 16, 2023
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture recently attended Seafood Expo North America in Boston, where he led a delegation of market and export development specialists from the department along with local seafood sector companies. Seafood Expo…
