Posts Tagged ‘Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’

Fewer wildfires in Ontario
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Wildfire damage nearly triples average

More than 700 fires burned 441,000 hectares of forest between April and October — nearly three times as many hectares as the 10-year average, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).

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Cougars moving eastward

Western cougar populations are slowly expanding eastward. Reports of wild cougars in northern Ontario are believed to have come from western populations.

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Burning not always bad

Forest fires can be scary, but they are inevitable and much-needed in managing and maintaining forest ecosystems.

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Fish sanctuaries proposed on Opinicon and Charleston lakes

MNRF is proposing to create temporary fish sanctuaries on Opinicon and Charleston Lakes in eastern Ontario for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

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CWD deer causing concern

More cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) detected in Manitoba are causing concern.

CO of the Year 2023
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CO of the year named

Clinton-based MNRF Conservation Officer Drew Pegrum has been named the 2023 Conservation Officer of the Year.

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Attendance up at Sportsmen’s Show

The 75th annual Toronto Sportsmen’s Show held at The International Centre earlier this month saw more than a 30% increase in attendance.

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Erie walleye streak continues

The latest Lake Erie assessments should make walleye anglers happy, but the news is mixed for those pursuing perch.

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Saildrone to assist fisheries

Researchers are using Saildrone’s wind and solar-powered technology to assist with assessing Great Lakes fisheries.