The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture aligns the Province’s natural renewable resources of fisheries, aquaculture, forestry, agriculture and agrifoods. The department is responsible for supporting the advancement and development of these industries. The Provincial Government works with industry and stakeholders to achieve sustainable economic growth in all sectors for the benefit of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The mandate of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture includes:
- Development and growth of renewable resource areas for fisheries, aquaculture, inland fish and wildlife, agriculture, and forestry, for optimum sustainable economic benefit to the Province as well as its ecological integrity.
- Conservation and protection of the province’s inland fish, wildlife, wildlife habitat, forestry and land resources.
- Administration of Crown lands as a social and economic resource for the Province.
- Regulation of, and compliance and enforcement activities for animal health and protection, food safety, aquaculture, agriculture, fish processing, inland fish and wildlife, and forestry.
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October 15, 2024
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Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Announce Crown Land Changes that Remove Barriers and Improve Access
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October 15, 2024
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Provincial Government Announcing Upcoming Legislation and New Measures to Transform Crown Lands Approvals, Access and Wait Times
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October 11, 2024
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Public Advisory: Salmonier Nature Park Closing for the Season on October 15
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October 9, 2024
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Media Advisory: Minister Byrne Appearing Before House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
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October 7, 2024
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Atlantic Wildfire Centre to Provide Leadership and Expertise in Wildfire Fighting, Training and Prevention
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October 4, 2024
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Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Provide Update on Atlantic Wildfire Centre
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September 27, 2024
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Newfoundland and Labrador Marks Decade of International Recognition for Environmentally Responsible Forest Management
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September 26, 2024
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Public Advisory: Seeking Public Assistance on Moose Poaching Incident Near Codroy Pond
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September 20, 2024
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Public Advisory: Seeking Public Assistance on Moose Poaching Incident Near Black Duck Siding
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September 19, 2024
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Public Advisory: Seeking Public Assistance on Moose Poaching incident in St. David’s Area
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September 19, 2024
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Public Advisory: Residents Reminded to Take Precautions to Avoid Black Bears
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September 10, 2024
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Public Advisory: Western Newfoundland Residents Reminded to Take Precautions to Avoid Black Bears
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August 23, 2024
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Public Advisory: Resource Enforcement Division Investigation Results in Convictions
