July 28, 2021
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has deployed eight more forest fire fighting personnel from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, to help control forest fires which continue to pose a significant threat to the northwestern region of Ontario. This…
July 23, 2021
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is responding to a call for assistance from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to help combat forest fires in that province. Two CL-415 water bombers, four crew members and three maintenance…
July 22, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is encouraging the public to visit engageNL to review and provide feedback on five-year forestry draft operating plans for Forest Management Zones 1, 2, 3 and 7 and Forest Management Districts 21 and…
July 20, 2021
Investigations recently conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division have resulted in convictions for illegal hunting and fishing activities. On June 10, 2021, at Provincial Court in St. John’s, Vincent Hawkins of Cape Broyle, was…
July 19, 2021
The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, with the Government of Canada, today announced strategic investments through the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund (CFSOF)…
July 16, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is partnering with local rod and gun clubs and other community organizations, to host events that support and encourage youth participation and awareness in wildlife conservation and safe and responsible hunting and angling…
July 16, 2021
Seven forest firefighters from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture departed for Thunder Bay, Ontario today, to assist with ongoing efforts to suppress forest fires currently impacting the northern region of that province. Newfoundland and Labrador firefighters will join…
July 14, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s 2021 Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Program is now complete. The program was carried out over the past month to help prevent future outbreaks of the destructive insect and reduce the need for treatment programs…
July 5, 2021
Timber salvaged from the Muskrat Falls construction project is now available for public use. A permit is required from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture to access the wood. Permits are free and available from the North West River…
July 5, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is asking the general public to check the provincial Forest Fire Hazard Index Forecast Map when planning outdoor fires on forest land, which includes growing or standing trees, shrubs, dry marsh, bogs and land…
