The Province of PEI and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have identified the forested landscape on PEI as one of twelve Priority Places for Species at Risk in Canada. The identification of Priority Places for Species at Risk is based on their significant biodiversity...
The Forest Enhancement Program (FEP) is the primary forest management program for Island woodlot owners. This program has two main components, forest management plan preparation and silviculture implementation. Both of these components rely heavily on private sector forest...
Natural processes (like post-tropical Storm Fiona) are part of forest renewal. Post-tropical storm Fiona impacted an estimated 25,000 hectares of forest, including many protected natural areas across Prince Edward Island that islanders and visitors use and enjoy for recreational...
Woodlot owners are being asked to provide their feedback through a survey to help the province better understand forest management and harvest decisions. The 2025 PEI Woodlot Owners Survey will be sent by mail to 2,400 randomly selected woodlot owners in the coming weeks...
Forests and woodland are integral parts of the natural scenery on Prince Edward Island. Private woodlot owners hold the vast majority of PEI's forests and, collectively, have a significant impact on the state of this natural resource.
Forest Enhancement Program Treatment Claim Form
Prince Edward Island (PEI) is known for its patchwork of farm fields, sand dunes, and red sandstone cliffs but; in fact, contains more forest than any other landscape. Unlike the rest of Canada, most of PEI’s forests (more than 85%) are privately owned, resulting in unique...
Prince Edward Island Forestry Industry Capacity Report