September 29, 2023
A new land reserve is being established in the area of Ragged Beach in order to further protect the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve bird populations from potential impacts of future development. Eighty-two per cent of all of North America’s puffins…
September 27, 2023
The Provincial Government is investing nearly $346,000 to support agriculture infrastructure projects for fruit and vegetable producers under the 2023-24 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program, including more than $127,000 for eight new entrants to the agriculture sector. Access to good food…
September 25, 2023
A recent investigation conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division has resulted in two individuals being charged with offences under the Newfoundland and Labrador Fishery Regulations and the Fishery (General) Regulations. On August 4, 2023,…
September 22, 2023
The Exploits River Bridge, located on the Granite Lake forest access road, will be undergoing scheduled repairs from Monday, September 25 to Friday, September 29. The bridge is located 6.5 kilometres from Millertown, south of the Beothuk Lake Dam. Traffic…
September 22, 2023
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information from the public to support ongoing investigations of two recent poaching incidents. Resource Enforcement Officers are seeking information related to a moose poaching incident which occurred at a location north…
September 21, 2023
Licenced wolf and coyote hunters and trappers now have extra incentive to support wildlife research through the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association’s newly launched Canid Incentive Program. Wildlife managers document the occurrence of gray wolf from Labrador on the Island…
September 20, 2023
Today is National Tree Day, and the Provincial Government is demonstrating its support for sustainable forest management and forest protection by launching the new Newfoundland and Labrador Active Wildfire Dashboard, which provides residents with important information related to forest fires…
September 19, 2023
The Provincial Government is investing nearly $757,000 to support agriculture infrastructure projects for dairy and livestock producers through the 2023-24 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program, including more than $185,000 for pasture development projects and more than $60,000 for four new entrants…
September 18, 2023
National Forest Week is being celebrated this year from Monday, September 17 to Friday, September 22, and the Provincial Government is encouraging residents and families to get outside and explore Newfoundland and Labrador’s vast and beautiful forests. The Provincial Government…
September 18, 2023
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will host a guided nature walk at Salmonier Nature Park as part of Well-Being Week on Thursday, September 21. Participants and media are asked to meet at the Visitor’s Centre…
