May 1, 2026
Forest fire season is in effect on the Island of Newfoundland beginning today, May 1, until September 30. Forest fire season will be in effect in Labrador from May 15 to September 30. During forest fire season, a permit is…
April 30, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands: Speaker, forest fire season will be in effect on the Island of Newfoundland tomorrow, May 1, and in…
April 29, 2026
The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is monitoring reports of a polar bear near the community of St. Lewis in Labrador. Conservation officers with the department are monitoring the area and encouraging residents to take appropriate steps to avoid…
April 27, 2026
The Provincial Government has confirmed that an Arctic fox recently killed near Nain has tested positive for rabies. The fox was collected by a conservation officer with the Nunatsiavut Government and submitted to the Animal Health Division of the Department…
April 23, 2026
The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, along with the Honourable Craig Pardy, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Secretariat, will be available to the media tomorrow (Friday, April 24). Minister Forsey will speak to the…
April 16, 2026
Effective Tuesday, April 21, several forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas of Central Newfoundland will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic until further notice. Signage will be posted…
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…
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…
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…
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…
