June 17, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I recently had the pleasure of joining our dedicated and professional team of wildlife experts from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, while conducting a caribou population survey of the Grey Islands, located off the Great Northern…
June 16, 2021
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is pleased to announce that the ministers responsible for aquaculture in the Atlantic Provinces have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the ongoing development and management of their…
June 14, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division is now authorized to investigate complaints regarding alleged illegal occupation or possession of Crown land. Illegal occupation or possession includes: Parking a camper, installing a patio deck, wharf, cabin or…
June 11, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is providing tree seedlings to youth groups and service organizations throughout the province to support community tree planting projects and events this summer. Tree planting events present an opportunity to raise awareness about…
June 10, 2021
Beekeepers in Newfoundland and Labrador can help ensure the province’s world-class honey bee population remains healthy and pest-free by registering their colonies in anticipation of upcoming mandatory registration, announced in June 2020 as part of legislation to protect honey bees….
June 10, 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2021-22 Big Game Licence Draw is completed, and applicants can now view the results on the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Wildlife Information Management System website. Draw results will also be mailed to applicants. The island allocation…
June 8, 2021
Today is World Oceans Day, and the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is encouraging public participation in virtual events and activities. World Oceans Day is observed globally each year on June 8 to highlight the importance of protecting and…
May 28, 2021
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is planning to carry out a Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Control Program beginning in early June on the west coast, subject to weather conditions and insect development. Treatments will take place at various…
May 27, 2021
Salmonier Nature Park will open to visitors on Tuesday, June 1. The park will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., with 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. reserved for seniors, people who are immunocompromised, and persons with disabilities….
May 27, 2021
The Provincial Government is taking action to protect at-risk bat populations by designating and listing two species – Little Brown Myotis and the Northern Myotis – as endangered under the provincial Endangered Species Act. This designation is in response to…
