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Apply for Hedgerow Planting

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 livestock. What are the requirements for hedgerow planting? In a situation where the applicant is not the property owner, the property owner must agree to the hedgerow planting. A department representative will inspect the site, assess the number of trees required, and review options with the property...

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Public Land Forest Management Plans Comment Page

What is a forest management plan? A forest management plan provides a template or plan of action to guide the property owner or manager and help them meet a goal or set of goals for that forest land. These goals may be improving timber quality, creating wildlife habitat creation...

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Carbon Capture Tree Planting Program

Planting and tending trees is one of the tools that can be used to combat rising greenhouse gas levels because trees use and store tremendous amounts of carbon over their lifespan. This year the Province of Prince Edward Island is seeking to return approximately 175 ha of old fields and marginal lands to forest cover by planting native tree species suited to those sites. Priority areas include: High Sloped fields Sites with sensitive soils Watershed areas with reduced forest cover Other areas may also be considered as well. Funded by the Province of PEI, the Carbon Capture Tree Planting...

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Recreational Campfires

Under certain conditions, fire closure orders may prohibit campfires due to high risk of wildfire. Notice will be posted here if a fire closure order is in effect. If you reside within a municipality, contact your local city, town, or village government office to ensure you abide...

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FireSmart

Burn restrictions and the fire weather index is updated daily at 2pm on the Burning Restrictions page. What is FireSmart? FireSmart Canada leads the development of resources and programs designed to empower the public and increase neighbourhood resilience to wildfire across...

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