Category: Newfoundland

Why Is There Overfishing In Newfoundland?

Mismanagement. In 1949 Newfoundland joined Canada as a province, and thus Newfoundland’s fishery fell under the management of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). The department mismanaged the resource and allowed overfishing. Why is overfishing happening in Newfoundland? Overfishing is one way to disrupt ocean ecosystems. Allied causes are trawl nets and other fishing […]

Can You Cut Pine Trees In Newfoundland?

Seasoned wood is the preferred choice for firewood. Cutting white and red pine (dead or alive) is not allowed in Newfoundland and Labrador due to the scarcity of this tree species. When can you cut wood in Newfoundland? Generally, the forest fire season in Newfoundland and Labrador runs from April to October. During forest fire […]

Can You Sell Firewood In Newfoundland?

Anyone planning to sell firewood can apply for a commercial cutting permit or timber purchase licence by contacting their local Forest Management Office. How do I get a wood permit in Newfoundland? Various Forestry permits and licences may be obtained by contacting your nearest Forest Management District Office. Can you cut pine trees in Newfoundland? […]

What Is Newfoundlands Tree?

Newfoundland & Labrador — Black spruce (Picea mariana) Needles are 8-15 mm long, linear, four sided, dull blue-green, and blunt pointed. Cones are 2-3 cm long, ovoid, purple when young and brown in maturity, persisting up to 30 years in clusters. What is var wood? Abies balsamea (L.) Mill. A dense steeple-shaped conifer of small […]

Why Does England Have A Much Warmer Climate Than Newfoundland Canada Despite Being At The Same Latitude?

We are on the same latitude as Canada, however, we do not experience the same climate due to winds across the Atlantic. The warm air from South & Central America is pushed northeast across the Atlantic towards Europe and hits the United Kingdom, Portugal, France etc and warms us up. Why is England warmer than […]

What Type Of Fog Is In Newfoundland?

Coastal fog is very frequent in the spring, on the east coast, because of the icebergs off shore. In the summer, when warm air flows from the south quadrant over the cold waters surrounding Newfoundland, fog engulfs the southwestern and southern coast … occasionally for days! What are the 3 types of fog? A. Fog […]