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• Ontario Invests in Invasive Species Centre

  June 19, 2020 2:00 P.M.

  SAULT STE. MARIE — The Ontario government is protecting the province from the harmful ecological, social and economic effects of invasive species by investing in management and prevention...

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Ontario Continues to Take Action Against Invasive Species

  February 13, 2020 10:00 A.M.

  TORONTO — The Ontario government is protecting the province's environment and economy by taking action to prevent the introduction and spread of 13 invasive species. These species can caus...

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Ontario Sending Additional Fire Management Support to Australia

  January 16, 2020 10:30 A.M.

  TORONTO - Today, Ontario is sending another seven fire management personnel to provide fire management support and expertise to Australia, which is currently facing a devastating fire season. A...

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Wildland Fire Season Officially Ends

  November 4, 2019 10:30 A.M.

  October 31 marked the end of this year's wildland fire season — a season that saw more than 530 fires burn approximately 269,600 hectares of land.

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Statement from the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry on National Forest Week

  September 23, 2019 9:00 A.M.

  THUNDER BAY — Today, John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, issued the following statement to mark National Forest Week:

  Statement | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to Recognize National Forest Week

  September 20, 2019 3:00 P.M.

  John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, will tour Lakehead University and give remarks recognizing National Forest Week.

  Media advisory | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Ontario Supporting Growing Communities

  September 20, 2019 9:45 A.M.

  BARRIE— The Ontario government is supporting growth of the province's communities by proposing to improve the way aggregate resources are managed, ensuring a fair and balanced approach.

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to Give Remarks at Barrie Chamber of Commerce event

  September 19, 2019 4:00 P.M.

  John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, will give remarks at a Barrie Chamber of Commerce event on supporting the province's growing communities and improving the way aggreg...

  Media advisory | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Entering Restricted Fire Zone costs man $2,500

  September 11, 2019 11:00 A.M.

  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry wants to remind everyone that restricted fire zones and travel restrictions are put in place to protect the public and the Fire Rangers working on...

  Bulletin | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Joint Statement Regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Chapter 19 Injury Panel Decision

  September 5, 2019 9:00 A.M.

  TORONTO, ONTARIO — John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, released the following joint state...

  Statement | Natural Resources and Forestry