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Check Fire Weather Index Online
2024-04-30
Fire Season
Fire season runs from March 15 to November 15. During this period, burning permits are required for outdoor burning. Many Island communities have their own burning regulations. Find more information in Burning Permits.
Even with a burning permit, you are responsible...
Forest Enhancement Program (FEP): Forestry Services for Private Forest Land Owners
2024-04-18
Do you own woodland on PEI?
If you own woodland on PEI, the Forest Enhancement Program (FEP) can provide you with forestry-related advice and financial assistance. The program has helped thousands of Island woodlot owners manage their woodlands for recreation, forest products, wildlife habitat,...
Buy a Fishing Licence Online
2024-04-16
The 2024 Recreational Angling season begins on Monday, April 15, 2024. All angling regulations are in force.
What are the fees for the fishing licence?
Fees vary. Find a list of current fees at Angling Resources and Information Centre.
All licensed anglers are also required to have and possess...
PEI - 2 Billion Trees Landowner Application
2024-04-04
The PEI government is offering to plant trees for private landowners through the PEI - 2 Billion Trees program (2BT). Trees may be planted on private land, retired farmland, and small parcels of land near streams and rivers across PEI. Landowners interested in having trees planted on their property...
Buy a Hunting Licence Online
2024-03-22
It is illegal to hunt or snare wildlife in PEI without a valid hunting licence. PEI hunting licence applications are available for the current season starting September 1st. To hunt migratory birds such as Canada geese and black ducks, you must also hold a current federal Migratory...
Burning Permits
2024-03-20
PLEASE NOTE: Fire season begins on March 15, 2024. Burning permits are not required for Category 1 fires (domestic brush burning); however, you must check the burn restrictions each day prior to burning.
As of March 15, burning permits are required for Category 2, 3 and 4 fires. Please...
PEI Envirothon
2024-01-11
Please watch for our 2025 competition information in 2024!
The PEI Envirothon is part of the international education known as the NCF- Envirothon Program. This program attracts Island high school students who are interested in the environment and how people depend on and interact with the natural...
PEI - 2 Billion Trees Program: Municipal Stream Planting Application
2024-01-03
Federal and provincial funding will assist PEI municipalities to increase their urban forest or to replace trees lost during Hurricane Fiona. Municipal governments and groups can apply for up to $75,000 to cover costs associated with planting larger caliper trees in urban areas and...
Apply for Hedgerow Planting
2023-12-21
Farmers, businesses and other property owners who meet program requirements may apply for hedgerow planting.
The program provides the planting of trees or shrubs to protect soil from wind and rain erosion, prevent runoff from entering streams and rivers, and create windbreaks for buildings and...
Hurricane Fiona Forestry Recovery Program
2023-10-20
Post-tropical storm Fiona hit Prince Edward Island on September 23-24, 2022 with hurricane-force winds and significant rainfall. As a result, our island experienced widespread and substantial damage to its coastlines and forests.
Post-storm satellite imagery, acquired by the Department of...