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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February 23, 2024
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Applications Open for Community Garden Support Program (Les demandes au titre du Programme de soutien des jardins communautaires sont ouvertes)
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February 22, 2024
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Newfoundland Marten Showing Signs of Recovery; Rare Plant Added to List of At-Risk Species
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January 25, 2024
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Minister Bragg Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture
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January 25, 2024
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Public Advisory: Applications Open for 2024 Vegetable Transplant Program
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January 24, 2024
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Public Advisory: Applications Opening Soon for Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
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January 23, 2024
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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Investing in Farmers’ Mental Health, Wellness and Safety
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January 9, 2024
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Public Advisory: Enforcement Officials Seek Information to Support Caribou Poaching Investigation
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December 27, 2023
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Public Advisory: Squid Cove Resource Road Bridge Closed Until Further Notice
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December 21, 2023
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Public Advisory: Individual Facing Several Charges for Wild Life Act Violation
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December 20, 2023
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Public Advisory: Rocky Brook Road Bridge Closed Until Further Notice
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December 19, 2023
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Public Engagement Underway for Proposed Wild Life Act and Endangered Species Act Amendments
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December 19, 2023
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Public Advisory: Hunters Reminded to Submit Licence Returns and Harvested Big Game Jawbones
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December 13, 2023
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Public Advisory: Rocky Brook Road Bridge Closed Until Further Notice
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December 1, 2023
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FireSmart Canada Now Accepting Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award Applications