April 27, 2021
A rebranded webpage dedicated to the protection of Newfoundland and Labrador’s natural resources was launched today by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture at www.stoppoaching.ca. This initiative supports the Provincial Government’s commitment to enhancing and modernizing the delivery of wildlife conservation…
April 21, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is accepting Requests for Proposals for four Land Consolidation Program properties currently available for agricultural development in Reidville, Cormack, Springdale and on Bell Island. These properties are available for long-term use through 50-year…
April 20, 2021
Not-For-Profit Moose Licence Applications are now available via the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture website. Up to 475 licences will be available to eligible registered, not-for-profit and charitable organizations for fundraising purposes for the 2021-22 big game hunting season. The…
April 16, 2021
In an effort to curb illegal dumping, address issues around abandoned vehicles and damage to water resources, and to ensure compliance with the Environmental Assessment process, the Resource Enforcement Division within the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has now…
April 13, 2021
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today announced that funding is available through the 2021-22 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program to support existing farmers and new entrants to the province’s agriculture and agrifoods sectors. The Province will…
April 12, 2021
Request for Proposal (RFP) applications are now available for prospective farmers interested in large-scale potato production at newly cleared farmland properties located near Junction Brook, Dead Water Brook, and Glenwood. These areas include approximately 700 acres of cleared, agricultural Crown…
April 7, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture today announced details of moose and caribou quota allocations for the 2021-22 big game hunting season. For 2021-2022, there are 28,324 moose licences available on the Island of Newfoundland – an overall increase…
April 6, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture along with the Friends of Salmonier Nature Park, are encouraging residents throughout the province to celebrate National Wildlife Week, being held this year from April 4 to 10. The Friends of Salmonier Nature…
April 1, 2021
Effective Monday, April 5, the Kippens Ridge forest access road located near the Town of South Brook, will be closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. Temporary closures at this time of year are required to protect forest access roads…
March 30, 2021
Effective tomorrow (Wednesday, March 31), 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 closures at this time of year are…
