August 11, 2023
A recent investigation conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division has resulted in charges against one individual related to the poaching of Atlantic salmon and the seizure of several items. On July 25, 2023, Resource…
August 10, 2023
Applications are open for the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop at Marble Mountain in Steady Brook from September 29 to October 1, 2023. The Becoming an Outdoors Woman program helps participants aged 18 and over develop a variety of outdoor…
July 23, 2023
Please be advised that the agriculture funding announcement scheduled to take place at Hammond Farms in Little Rapids tomorrow (Monday, July 24) at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled. -30-
July 21, 2023
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will participate in the official launch of Newfoundland and Labrador’s cost-shared programming under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) on Monday, July 24. Minister Loveless will be joined by…
June 30, 2023
The public is reminded to exercise care and caution when using personal fireworks during Canada Day celebrations this weekend. Provincial forest fire regulations do not restrict the use of personal fireworks, however individuals are encouraged to check with municipal authorities…
June 22, 2023
The 2023 Spruce Budworm Control Program is scheduled to begin this week at various sites in western Newfoundland and on the Northern Peninsula, subject to weather conditions. The program proactively targets populations of spruce budworm in an effort to prevent…
June 16, 2023
Today, the Fisheries Advisory Council released its Fisheries Action Plan, which identifies several key objectives aimed at positioning the province’s fishery for sustainable growth and success. The Fisheries Action Plan represents a collaborative and strategic approach by the province’s fisheries…
June 9, 2023
A portion of the Coles Pond Forest Access Road located near the Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm and a bridge located on Southwest Brook have been closed to all vehicle traffic until further notice. The closed section of road leads to…
June 9, 2023
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is hosting a FireSmart awareness event to create greater awareness of FireSmart Canada services and programs, and to demonstrate safe FireSmart practices, which reduce the risk of wildfire on residential properties. The event…
June 8, 2023
Today is World Oceans Day, a special day dedicated to celebrating our oceans and the many benefits they provide while raising awareness about actions that we can all take to help protect the world’s marine environments. The Newfoundland and Labrador…
