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Forest growth in PEI outpaced forest harvest
2023-12-20
PEI’s forests are projected to capture and store between 0.04 and 0.08 megatonnes of carbon emissions per year in the coming decades with the help of PEI’s 16,000 woodlot owners, according to the latest State of Forest Report.
The report covers PEI forest trends from 2010 to 2020. It gives...
New funding for small forestry businesses and woodlot owners
2023-10-12
Funding is now available to assist with clearing Fiona-felled trees on essential forest access roads and on small woodlots that may pose a fire risk to nearby urban areas and infrastructure.
The Hurricane Fiona Forestry Recovery Program is open to small forestry businesses and woodlot owners who...
Province offers hunting workshop
2023-08-30
Island residents are invited to register for the annual provincial hunting workshop to learn more about safety while hunting.
Taking place Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 8:30am-2:00pm at the Charlottetown Trap & Skeet Club in Mount Albion, the free workshop is open to all ages and experience...
Learn how to protect your property from wildfires
2023-07-28
When we see wildfires in our neighbouring provinces, it’s normal to worry about forest fires happening in PEI, but taking concrete steps to prepare can help ease some of the anxiety.
The question looming among people in PEI is, “What can we do in case forest fires happen here?”
“If we can help...
Preliminary post-Fiona forestry imagery now available
2023-06-14
The first updated satellite images of PEI’s forests are now available on the province’s website.
“Government continues to work with our partners on forest recovery after Fiona. We need to manage our forests using the best available science and the advice of local experts if we are to set our...
PEI to increase tree planting to 1.3 million trees annually
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-to-increase-tree-planting-to-13-million-trees-annually
2023-06-05
The province is working to replant hurricane-damaged forests and expand forested land.
$1 million in provincial funding for tree planting will be used to expand the J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery and work with community partners and landowners on tree planting.
“Prince Edward Island is committed...
Fire ban in PEI including campfires
2023-05-30
PEI’s minister responsible for forestry has issued a fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until June 25 or further notice.
“We see what our neighbouring provinces are going through, and it’s clear that we need to take every possible step to keep PEI safe....
Angling licences now available
2023-04-04
Recreational fishing season in Prince Edward Island opens April 15.
Angling licences can be purchased at local vendors, Access PEI sites and Buy a Fishing Licence Online.
Fishing can be a great activity for the whole family all season long. Children under 16 years of age do not require an angling...
Permits no longer required for domestic brush burning
2023-03-01
Burn permits are not required anymore for domestic brush burning, but burning will only be allowed when there is the lowest possible fire risk.
Outdoor burning is one way that Island residents dispose of small quantities of natural brush, cut grasses, leaves, branches and other woody debris....
New forestry commission to help set a course for the future of PEI’s forests
2023-01-31
A new forestry commission will help review the Island’s forest policy and legislation.
“As we work to implement all the recommendations of the emergency forestry task force in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, our new forestry commission will help us with long term planning to increase the...