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Domestic Brush Burning - Frequently Asked Questions
2024-03-15
Do I need to obtain a burning permit?
For Category 1 fires (burning of piles smaller than two metres by three metres) and campfires - no, but you now need to check the burn restrictions to see when you are allowed to burn.
For Category 2,3, and 4 fires – yes, you...
Fire Restrictions
2024-03-15
For Category 1 fires, you must check the burn restrictions below before you may burn. You may also call 1-800-237-5053 to check the burning restrictions for the current day. Category 1 fires are NOT permitted between 8am and 2pm.
For Category 2,3, or 4...
Forest fire season begins
2024-03-15
With active forest fires in other Canadian provinces, the provincial Forests, Fish and Wildlife division is reminding Islanders that PEI’s wildfire risk season runs from March 15 to November 15 each year.
Residents planning on burning brush outdoors must check for burning restrictions by calling 1...
Categories of Outdoor Fires
2024-03-14
PLEASE NOTE: These rules are only in effect during fire season (March 15-November 15 of each year).
If you light a fire, you must ensure it is extinguished before leaving the area.
What are the burning categories?
Category 1 Fires
A burning permit is not...
Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation
2024-03-13
There is a growing need for wildfire prevention and mitigation as we continue to move our communities further into the Wildland Urban Interface. The wildland urban interface (WUI) refers to homes and communities that intermingle with wildland fuels. This interface creates heightened risk for forest...
Reporting Wildfires and Forest Fires
2024-03-13
Who do I call to report a wildfire on PEI?
To report a wildfire, forest fire or grass fire emergency, call 911 and include the following information:
Community name where the fire is occurring,
Route number and/or road name,
Civic number of the property where the fire is...
FireSmart
2024-03-12
What is FireSmart?
FireSmart Canada leads the development of resources and programs designed to empower the public and increase neighbourhood resilience to wildfire across Canada.
FireSmart Canada is a national organization, designed to help Canadians understand and mitigate wildfire risks around...
Injured or Dead Wild Animals
2024-03-07
What should I do if I find a dead wild animal on my property?
Property owners are responsible for disposing of dead wild animals found on their property. Many simply bury the dead animal on their own property. However if you do, be sure to wear protective clothing such as rubber gloves to prevent...
State of the Forest Report
2024-03-05
Prince Edward Island (PEI) is known for its patchwork of farm fields, sand dunes, and red sandstone cliffs but; in fact, contains more forest than any other landscape. Unlike the rest of Canada, most of PEI’s forests (more than 85%) are privately owned, resulting in unique challenges and benefits...
Forestry Commission wants feedback from Islanders
2024-03-04
Islanders are invited to fill out a new survey on forest policy.
Towards A New Forest Policy – a discussion paper by the Prince Edward Island Forestry Commission contains 13 key issues related to forestry including the future of a legislative framework, sustainability of biomass supply, and...