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PEI Envirothon
The PEI Envirothon is part of the international education known as the NCF- Envirothon Program. This program attracts Island high school students who are interested in the environment and how people depend on and interact with the natural world. To learn more about the PEI Envirothon, please click Teacher and Student Flyer or visit the PEI Envirothon's Facebook page. Are you a high school student looking for unique and exciting insights into natural resources sciences? Through the Envirothon program, students explore options and issues in various natural resource sciences and address real...
PEI - 2 Billion Trees Planting Program
The federal government has set a goal to plant two billion trees in Canada over 10 years. These trees will help restore nature, create healthy forest ecosystems, and increase carbon capture across the country. Prince Edward Island is supporting this work with the Government of...
Tree nursery growing future PEI forests
The province’s J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery now produces 1.3 million trees a year. To make this happen, the nursery staff grow PEI seeds into ready-to-plant trees. Hailey Blacquiere, manager of production development says they only grow native tree species using seeds from a...
PEI’s greenhouse gas emissions drop
Despite population growth, Prince Edward Island has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions the past three years in a row. The latest Minister’s Report on Climate Change provides a comprehensive update on government-wide progress toward provincial climate targets and efforts to...
Forestry and Wildlife Education Publications
The Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division produces brochures, pamphlets and guides to help people identify plants and animals, collect and use wild products and gain a better understanding of the natural world. The following links contain pdf's of selected guides and brochures...
Buy a Hunting Licence Online
It is illegal to hunt or snare wildlife in PEI without a valid hunting licence. PEI hunting licence applications are available for the current season starting September 1st. To hunt migratory birds such as Canada geese and black ducks, you must also hold a current federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. Before a PEI hunting licence will be issued, you are required to: Pay the annual Wildlife Conservation fee ( payment option offered with licence application); and Successfully complete the Official Hunter Safety Education Course (Call 902 368-4683 for registration access code). To learn ore...
Resources for Forest Practitioners
Government of Prince Edward Island Resources NEW! Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Standards Manual 2025 (<1MB) PEI Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Standards Manual (1.1MB) Prince Edward Island Forest Wildlife Manual (3.9MB) Prince Edward Island Open Data Portal - this is an...
Net Zero Advisory Committee Members
In 2022, government released the Net Zero Framework with a vision to become Canada’s first Net Zero Province with targets for Net Zero Energy by 2030 and Net Zero for GHG Emissions by 2040. The Net Zero Advisory Committee provides advice based on diverse experience, knowledge...
Forest Enhancement Program (FEP): Forestry Services for Private Forest Land Owners
Do you own woodland on PEI? If you own woodland on PEI, the Forest Enhancement Program (FEP) can provide you with forestry-related advice and financial assistance. The program has helped thousands of Island woodlot owners manage their woodlands for recreation, forest products, wildlife habitat, forest restoration and health, and many other reasons and values. Can I get help managing my private forest land? The Private Land Regions Map can connect you with the FEP forester or forest technician who works in your area. They will provide you with technical advice and financial assistance through...