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…
June 29, 2021
Recently, there has been an increased presence of black bears in and around residential areas of the province. Conservation officers are monitoring several locations where bear sightings have been reported, and have set traps in an effort to humanely capture and…
June 25, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is reminding the public, particularly ATV users, to be vigilant when in the vicinity of beaches along the west coast and southwest coast in order to protect known nesting sites for the endangered…
June 23, 2021
Sixty Crown lands recreational cottage lots are now available for purchase in two development areas at Birchy Lake located, approximately 71 kilometres east of Deer Lake. The lots will be held and applications accepted for a 10-day period commencing today,…
June 23, 2021
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: Mr. Speaker, I recently visited the Centre for Agriculture and Forestry Development at Wooddale, where our fantastic team…
June 17, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I recently had the pleasure of joining our dedicated and professional team of wildlife experts from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, while conducting a caribou population survey of the Grey Islands, located off the Great Northern…
June 16, 2021
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is pleased to announce that the ministers responsible for aquaculture in the Atlantic Provinces have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the ongoing development and management of their…
June 14, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division is now authorized to investigate complaints regarding alleged illegal occupation or possession of Crown land. Illegal occupation or possession includes: Parking a camper, installing a patio deck, wharf, cabin or…
June 11, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is providing tree seedlings to youth groups and service organizations throughout the province to support community tree planting projects and events this summer. Tree planting events present an opportunity to raise awareness about…
June 10, 2021
Beekeepers in Newfoundland and Labrador can help ensure the province’s world-class honey bee population remains healthy and pest-free by registering their colonies in anticipation of upcoming mandatory registration, announced in June 2020 as part of legislation to protect honey bees….
