Forestry and Agrifoods
Enforcement is an integral part of our forest resources management system. Proper enforcement is crucial to maintaining a sustainable ecosystem.
The responsibility of enforcing the province's forestry regulations still lies with the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency. Successful forestry management includes adequate enforcement and protection programs. These programs help ensure that the public understands and is aware of the various requirements in utilizing our forestry resources in a responsible and sustainable manner.
To carry out enforcement of the legislation and regulations, the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency has approximately 100 Conservation Officers located at various Regional and District Forestry Offices throughout the province. In addition to enforcing Forestry regulations under the Forestry Act/Regulations, Conservation Officers are authorized to enforce provisions of the Animal Health and Protection Act/Regulations, Motorized Snow Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Act /Regulations, non wildlife sections of the Endangered Species Act, and the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act/Regulations.
Copies of these Acts/Regulations are available through the relevant federal agency (see Related Sites) or provincially from:
The Agrifoods Branch of the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency also has enforcement responsibilities as detailed below:
The Forestry and Agrifoods Agency is a member of
Newfoundland and Labrador Crime Stoppers' toll-free hotline. If
you should have any information regarding a crime against our
wildlife or forest resources or information pertaining to a case
of cruelty to animals, you can call Crime Stoppers with the
pertinent information. Calls are anonymous and you may be
eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to the
conviction of a person.
The number for Crime Stoppers
is 1-800-363-TIPS (8477).
During regular office hours please contact your district or satellite office to report problem wildlife or nusiance animals such as; black bears, polar bears, coyotes, moose and beavers. After hours please contact the emergency after hours number listed. These emergency numbers are not for general enquiries.