Publications - Environment and Conservation

Publications

Our Wildlife
The Wildlife Division's online newsletter has news about recent initiatives in wildlife research and management, and upcoming activities and events at the Wildlife Division.

Our Wildlife Fall 2009

Our Wildlife Summer 2009

Fall 2009

Summer 2009

2009 - 2010 Hunting and Trapping Guide
A summary of upcoming hunting and trapping seasons, quotas, bag limits, regulations and updates for hunting and trapping in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Natural Balance: Woodland Caribou
This newspaper advertisement, published during Canadian Environment Week 2009, explains the differences between woodland caribou biology and management on insular Newfoundland and in Labrador, and highlights the results of some of the Department of Environment & Conservation's research efforts under the Caribou Strategy.

Natural Balance:
Wildlife Management in NL
The Wildlife Division consists of five sections that work together to help maintain the natural balance of wildlife species on Newfoundland and Labrador’s landscape. This newspaper advertisement, published during Canadian Environment Week 2009, outlines the responsibilities of each of each section.


Living with Wildlife in Newfoundland & Labrador We share this province with wildlife. From time to time, wild animals will venture into communities and cabin areas. Your actions will affect your own safety and the behaviour of wildlife. Learn more about what to do if you encounter a black bear or coyote near your community. Black Bears in Newfoundland & Labrador
Eastern Coyotes in Newfoundland & Labrador

Caribou and Predator Ecology and Biology

The Department of Environment and Conservation is undertaking a five-year Caribou Strategy to investigate possible causes of the recent woodland caribou decline on the Island of Newfoundland.

Many factors contribute to the cycle of wildlife population growth and decline, including disease, predation, and habitat loss, fragmentation or degradation. The Wildlife Division has produced a series of posters focusing on the biology and ecology of Woodland Caribou and some of the province’s predator species, including Black Bear, Canada Lynx and Eastern Coyote. We’re highlighting the unique nature of these species and the niches they occupy on Newfoundland and Labrador’s landscape.

Posters are available to download in PDF format. Please contact the Wildlife Division at (709) 637-2025 for further information or to order hard copy posters for placement in schools or other public places.

SSAC annual report
2008-09
The Species Status Advisory Committee (SSAC) was established under the Endangered Species Act, which was passed Dec. 13, 2001. Access the SSAC's 2008-09 annual report.

Newfoundland Rare Plant Project
The Newfoundland Rare Plant Project is a multi-partner effort to update and augment data on the rare vascular plants of the Island of Newfoundland, in support of plant conservation activities.

Exotic and Invasive Alien Species
Informational material has been developed to educate the public on exotic and invasive alien species (IAS) issues. Several brochures, pamphlets and posters were published to highlighted current regulations and to suggest how the public at large could prevent the spread of exotic and IAS in the province. To access material, please visit Exotic and Invasive Alien Species

Exotic & Invasive Alien Species in NL (outside)

Exotic & Invasive Alien Species in NL (inside)

Learn more about coyotes:

Coyotes in Insular Newfoundland

Coyotes - General Biology

Keeping your Dog Safe is your Responsibility