Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
August 17, 2016
New Department Will Promote Renewable Resources for Economic Growth
The new Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods will align the province's natural renewable resources of fisheries, aquaculture, forestry, agriculture and agrifoods to maximize the full potential of all industries as important contributors to local communities and economies in the province.
"I am looking forward to my new role as Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods and promoting our province's natural renewable resources under one department. Combining these industries brings hand in hand their common goals to provide valuable new growth to the economies of rural Newfoundland and Labrador. In addition, these industries have a significant societal and cultural value to many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and by combining them we can ensure their successes for future generations."
- The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The new department will focus on:
- Establishing a strong fisheries policy;
- Leading sustainable aquaculture best practices and biosecurity;
- Promoting economic growth in the agriculture sector;
- Revitalizing the forestry sector;
- Protecting animal welfare; and
- Working with the Federal Government on a number of common policies.
Websites as well as documentation for both departments will be changed to reflect the new department name.
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Media contact:
| Vanessa Colman-Sadd
Director of Communications Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods 709-729-3733, 682-6593 vanessacolmansadd@gov.nl.ca |
2016 08 17 3:30 p.m.