December 19, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is profiling action and reform across Newfoundland and Labrador’s fisheries, wildlife, agriculture, land management and forestry sectors in 2024. The fall sitting of the House of Assembly saw introduction of…
December 17, 2024
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Wildlife Division, in partnership with Memorial University, is conducting testing for avian influenza in furbearers. Trappers are encouraged to submit skinned carcasses of the following species: Red fox Arctic fox Weasel Beaver Lynx…
December 10, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today launched a new system to streamline and simplify the Crown lands application process. People applying for a quitclaim deed under the new Primary Residence Property Title Program also have…
December 9, 2024
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has updated the Fish Processing Licensing Policy Manual ahead of the 2025 season to allow increased competition, grow capacity across the sector, and support free enterprise. The updates are part of the 10-point…
December 9, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will launch a new, user-friendly online Crown Lands Application Portal and provide a demonstration for media tomorrow (Tuesday, December 10). The portal will include the option to apply for a…
December 6, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today released an independent report on the regulation of snow crab, which addresses concerns raised by processors regarding crab inspections and quality control and calls for a more cooperative and coordinated…
December 3, 2024
Motorists are advised to be cautious when travelling on Route 370 from Badger to Buchans, and on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately five kilometres east of Route 480 at the Burgeo Highway turn-off. Caribou are currently active in these areas and…
November 28, 2024
Conservation officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture are monitoring a black bear reported in the Town of Wabush. Residents can expect to see staff in the area today, as well as bear traps that may be set…
November 22, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, was in Corner Brook today for a first-hand view of the West Coast Cycling Association’s work to enhance sustainable trail construction and tourism experiences in Newfoundland and Labrador. Minister Byrne…
November 21, 2024
MHAs from both sides of the House of Assembly gave Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Minister Gerry Byrne the nickname “Mr. Good Deeds” as sweeping and historic changes to nearly every aspect of land title and administration in Newfoundland and Labrador…
