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PEI Maple Syrup
2019-12-31
Maple syrup consumers
Prince Edward Island has a small but vibrant maple syrup industry. Most producers are small scale, family owned and operated businesses that produce a range of high quality maple products.
Many producers welcome people to their maple bush during tapping season. Some are open...
Public Lands
2019-12-10
While 88 per cent of Prince Edward Island is privately owned, the remaining 12 per cent is publicly-owned and managed by the government for the benefit of all Islanders.
The Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division manages four types of public land:
Natural Areas
Ponds and Wetlands
Provincial...
Students dig in during National Tree Week
2019-10-04
Students from L. M. Montgomery Elementary planted 200 trees at Wright's Creek and Andrews Pond during National Tree Week to increase urban tree cover, provide clean air and support the environment.
Wright's Creek runs under St. Peters Road, just outside the Charlottetown bypass. The series of...
Woodland Notes Series
2019-08-01
The Woodland Notes series is designed to help Island land owners understand a variety of forest management concepts and ideas and to offer tips on a wide range of land use and forest ownership issues.
Vol 1: Selling Wood From Your Land
Vol 2: Harvest Choices for Island Woodlands
Vol 3: Forest...
Forests Worth Knowing - Connecting Island Teachers with Maritime Forests
2019-07-03
What is the Forests Worth Knowing program?
Forests Worth Knowing is a professional development opportunity designed for Island teachers. It is organized by the Canadian Woodlands Forum in partnership with forest professionals from industry, government and academic organizations across the...
Forests, Fish and Wildlife Policies and Studies
2019-07-03
The Forests, Fish and Wildlife division operates under a variety of policies and conducts studies on a wide range of subjects pertinent to the Division's mandate.
Forests, Fish and Wildlife Policies
PEI Forest Policy - 2006
PEI Wetland Conservation Policy - 2007
PEI Wildlife Policy - 1995...
Tick information session for outdoor enthusiasts
2019-06-19
PEI is currently considered a low risk area for Lyme disease, but if you find a tick attached to you, do you know what to do?
Dr. Greg German, Infectious Disease Physician with Health PEI, will be one of the featured guests at a free educational event to help Islanders learn ways to protect and...
Best Trees and Shrubs for PEI
2019-06-06
This page is designed to help Island property owners match tree and shrub species and planting site conditions. It contains a list of native and non-native species commonly used for landscaping and other interests.
How do I use this page?
You can use it based on species that interest you or by...
Funding and Supports for Environmental Stewardship Projects
2019-05-31
The Department of Environment, Water and Climate Change, in cooperation with other non-governmental partners, offers and/or supports several programs for environmental stewardship.
Wildlife Conservation Fund (WCF)
Wildlife Conservation Fund provides funding for the protection and enhancement of...
Climate Change and Island Forests
2019-05-31
Planning for the Future: Climate Change and Island Forests
One of the major challenges for forest managers and forest owners is the length of time it take many tree species to grow to maturity. Species such as balsam fir and trembling aspen have a life span that approximates that of most people -...