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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April 10, 2024
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Dates Announced for Becoming an Outdoors Woman and Becoming an Outdoors Family Workshops
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April 10, 2024
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Public Advisory: Wolf Sighting in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
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April 2, 2024
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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Announces First Two Projects from Green Transition Fund
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April 1, 2024
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Public Advisory: Central Area Forest Access Roads to Close During Spring Thaw Period
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April 1, 2024
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Public Advisory: Motorists Reminded to Watch for Caribou on Northern Peninsula Roads
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March 28, 2024
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Applications Open for Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program to Support Land and Infrastructure Development
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March 22, 2024
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Statement from Minister Loveless on Fisheries Discussions
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March 21, 2024
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Provincial Government Recaps Commitments on Fisheries Issues
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March 19, 2024
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Public Advisory: Provincial Government Issues Expression of Interest for Outside Buyers to Export Live Snow Crab
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March 15, 2024
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Provincial Government Announces Agreement with Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited
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March 13, 2024
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Ministerial Statement – Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month Celebrating Farmers and Producers
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March 6, 2024
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Media Advisory: Premier Furey Promotes Province in U.S., Attending Seafood Expo North America with Minister Loveless
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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)