April 7, 2026
The initial round of funding under the Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program will help communities across the province reduce the risk of wildfire and better protect homes, critical infrastructure, and the environment around them. An investment of approximately $2.26 million… Read More about First Recipients Announced for Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program
April 2, 2026
Registration for the spring 2026 Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) workshop will open on April 7. Priority will be given to new applicants who apply between April 7-9 to give first-time participants an opportunity to register. This year’s event will… Read More about Becoming an Outdoors Woman Spring Workshop Registration Opens April 7
April 1, 2026
The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, today introduced proposed legislation to amend the Wild Life Act. Proposed amendments aim to ensure resource enforcement officers are better equipped to protect Newfoundland and Labrador’s wildlife resources. Amending the… Read More about Provincial Government Proposing Amendments to Wild Life Act
April 1, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands: Speaker, National Wildlife Week is a time to reflect on wildlife and its habitat. Our staff at Salmonier… Read More about Ministerial Statement: Get Outside for National Wildlife Week
March 30, 2026
The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, will participate in Powering Wildfire Preparedness and Resilience: A Partner Forum, hosted by Newfoundland Power. The event will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, March 31) at Admiral’s Green in Pippy Park,… Read More about Media Advisory: Minister Forsey to Participate in Wildfire Resilience Workshop
March 23, 2026
The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands reminds people to stop feeding or handling wild foxes. Feeding foxes, or any other type of wildlife, is a public safety hazard and could result in wild animals being euthanized. While the instinct… Read More about Public Advisory: Residents Reminded to Stop Feeding Wild Foxes
March 13, 2026
The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, will join partners from GlobalMedic, Loblaw Companies Limited, and volunteer firefighters in supplying 32 local volunteer fire departments with new equipment to support community response in the upcoming wildfire season…. Read More about Media Advisory: Minister Forsey to Participate in Donation of Equipment to Volunteer Fire Departments
March 12, 2026
The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, today introduced proposed legislation to amend the Endangered Species Act. Proposed amendments aim to strengthen legislation and enhance support for the conservation and protection of Newfoundland and Labrador’s wildlife and… Read More about Provincial Government Proposing Amendments to Endangered Species Act
March 10, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands: Speaker, we want to grow more of what we eat and eat more of what we grow, right… Read More about Ministerial Statement: March Agriculture Events Commemorate Important Work of Farmers
March 9, 2026
The Provincial Government is working to ensure that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians grow more of what we eat and eat more of what we grow through the annual Community Garden Support Program. Applications are now open to help eligible municipalities, schools and… Read More about Applications Open for Community Garden Support Program
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