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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
There are currently no new properties proposed for designation under the Wildlife Management Act. As new properties are proposed, information will be posted here for comment. Comments can be sent to: Director of Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division Department of Environment, Water...
Five Island forest fire fighters are leaving for Alberta this weekend to help with the increasingly serious wildfire situation. Three members will join a joint Sustained Action team with wildfire fighters from New Brunswick. The other two are serving as a Fire Information Officer...