March 8, 2000
(Forest Resources and Agrifoods)
Western regional compliance statistics released for 1999
Kevin Aylward, Minister of Forest Resources and Agrifoods, today released the 1999 compliance statistics for the western region.
Minister Aylward explained: "These statistics include violations under the Wildlife Act and Regulations and under the Forestry Act and Regulations as well as Federal Fisheries, All Terrain Vehicle and the Migratory Bird Act. Included in some of these investigations was the seizure of firearms, ammunition, hunting and fishing equipment, big game, all terrain vehicles, boats and motor vehicles."
This region includes district offices in: Springdale, Pasadena, Corner Brook, St. George�s, Port Saunders and Roddickton and satellite offices in Millertown, Baie Verte, Sop�s Arm, Burgeo, Woody Point and St. Anthony.
REGIONAL COMPLIANCE STATISTICS FOR 1999
(JANUARY 1 THROUGH TO DECEMBER 31)
| Wildlife Act and Regulations: | |
| Big Game Offences | 103 |
| Small Game Offences | 12 |
| Firearm Offences | 118 |
| Provincial Fisheries | 41 |
| Other | 11 |
| Warnings | 348 |
| Forestry Act and Regulations: | |
| Timber Cutting | 142 |
| Fire Regulations | 45 |
| Saw Mills | 8 |
| Forestry Act | 85 |
| Federal Fisheries: | |
| Netting | 1 |
| Other | 3 |
| All Terrain Vehicle | 25 |
| Migratory Bird Act | 4 |
| Other | 8 |
| TOTAL | 954 |
Media contact: Cynthia Layden-Barron, (709) 729-6183, fax (709) 729- 2076.
2000 03 08 3:50 p.m.
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