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Observe, Record & Report
The Forest Resources Branch seeks assistance
from the public in reporting any violation of provincial forest
resource legislation (Wild Life Act, Forestry Act, Endangered Species
Act, etc.).
Introduction
Newfoundland and Labrador's crown timber, wildlife and other forest
resources are the common property of the people of the province. Everybody
who uses or enjoys the outdoors has a responsibility to protect and maintain
it. Unfortunately not everybody takes this responsibility seriously.
Provincial Conservation Officers patrol the province for illegal activities
such as: timber harvesting, hunting and angling violations, trafficking in wildlife, damaging
of habitats, unauthorized forest removal practices, and other forest resource
law offences. As crimes against forest resources increase and offenders adopt
more sophisticated methods, there is a need for people to assist these officers
by following the Observe, Record and Report protocol described below.
What to Observe
The types of violations to look out for include:
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illegal hunting and/or angling
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unauthorized collection or sale of big game animal parts
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illegal timber harvesting
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poor utilization of timber
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other infractions of forest resource legislation
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Your ability to recognize a violation improves by becoming more
familiar with current provincial laws and regulations. Feel free to
contact a provincial conservation officer if you have any questions about
applicable legislation.
An important safety consideration is not to approach or confront a
suspected violator.
What to record
Accurate observation and reporting is essential to help prevent these illegal
activities, abd to bring violators to justice. Important information to record
in writing, include:
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Date and time of violation
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Description of Violator
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Name (if known)
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Sex
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Age
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Height
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Weight
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Eye Colour
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Physical Marks or Scars
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Clothing and Peculiarities
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Details of Violation
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Type of Offence
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Action of Violator
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Type of Hunting, Angling or Timber Harvesting Equipment Used
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location
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Description of Vehicle, Vessel or Aircraft
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Licence No.
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Province or State
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Make and Model
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Colour
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Unusual Marks
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Witness(es)
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Name
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Address
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Telephone
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How to Report
Once the important facts have been recorded, submit the form
at the bottom of this page. You may also contact your local conservation
officer, Crimestoppers, or other authority to report a violation.
Please act immediately.
With timely, accurate information, an apprehension of the violator and
subsequent conviction can often be obtained without it being necessary for you
to appear as a witness. It is frequently vital for an officer to contact you
directly, however, to confirm details of the event you have reported. For
this reason, it is requested that you provide your identification information.
Anonymous reports have low priority for investigation because of the difficulty
of corroborating information, getting warrants, etc. Your name will not be
released to any person without your concent.
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Thank you for supporting our Enforcement Program and your information is
important in the protection and conservation of our forest resources.
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