February 22, 2021
A recent post circulating on social media claiming that provincial wildlife authorities have sanctioned the hunting of George River, Mealy Mountain and Lac Joseph caribou herds, is false. A moratorium on the hunting of George River caribou remains in place,… Read More about Public Advisory: Regulations Have Not Changed for Caribou Hunting In Labrador
January 27, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is asking residents in the area of Salmonier Nature Park to exercise caution and report any sightings of a Canada Lynx that recently escaped from the park when its enclosure was damaged by… Read More about Public Advisory: Salmonier Line Area Residents Asked to Report Lynx Sightings
January 14, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is issuing a second call for proposals for the development of secondary forestry processing innovation projects. This initiative, announced on June 12, 2020, is providing $400,000 to support up to 50 per cent… Read More about Public Advisory: Second Call for Proposals for Secondary Forestry Processing Innovation Projects
January 14, 2021
With trapping and small game snaring season open throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, pet owners, hunters and trappers are reminded of their responsibilities to help prevent the accidental capture of pets in traps and snares. Only licensed trappers are permitted to… Read More about Public Advisory: Pet Owners Reminded of Possible Hazards during Hunting and Trapping Seasons
January 12, 2021
Applications for the 2021 Vegetable Transplant Program are now available from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture to commercial vegetable producers. Since 2018, this program has provided eligible commercial farmers with high-quality vegetable transplants to help increase the production… Read More about Vegetable Transplant Program Applications Now Available for 2021
January 6, 2021
All Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture services are available online, or via telephone or email, from Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), except where otherwise noted. In an effort to ensure public health and safety, walk-in services at the… Read More about Public Advisory: Contact Information for Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Services
December 23, 2020
Scheduled maintenance on three bridges along resource roads in the Grand Falls-Windsor area which started on Wednesday, December 16 is taking longer than originally planned. Ongoing maintenance to the Upper Stoney Brook Bridge and Little Rattling Brook Bridge, located four… Read More about Public Advisory: Resource Road Bridge Maintenance Continues Near Grand Falls-Windsor
December 18, 2020
New farmers, innovative projects, and more resources to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s vital and expanding agriculture sector are at the heart of Canadian Agricultural Partnership initiatives for 2020-21. To date, 156 projects valued at $7 million have been approved under… Read More about Good Things Growing Thanks to Canadian Agricultural Partnership Investments
December 17, 2020
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the crew members of the Chief William Saulis lost at… Read More about Minister Loveless Offers Condolences to Families and Friends of the Crew Members of the Chief William Saulis
December 16, 2020
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Canada today announced strategic investments through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund to help the harvesting, processing and aquaculture sectors to innovate, invest in new technology, and collaborate with scientists, marketers, and… Read More about Atlantic Fisheries Fund Investments Announced for the Newfoundland and Labrador Fishing Industry
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