In the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s unprecedented impacts, the Emergency Forestry Task Force has made eleven recommendations to address the immediate needs of private woodlot owners and the forest industry. “We know woodlot owners need help in the salvage of downed wood after the...
Based on wind and weather projections and to minimize the risk of forest fires, officials predict outdoor burning will not be allowed until further notice. The Burn Restrictions Map is updated daily at 1:30pm, and anyone planning an outdoor burn must consult the map before...
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM: 1-902-368-5700 During working hours to report an environmental emergency directly to the department. Evenings and Weekends: 1-800-565-1633 Note: The toll free number is for after-hours emergencies and rings through to the Canadian Coast Guard...
Flowing freshwaters support a rich diversity of life that includes fishes, insects, and plants, as well as other animals such as bats and birds that can depend on the food resources generated by freshwaters.
What is ClimateSense? ClimateSense is a partnership between the Province of PEI, the University of Prince Edward Island, and Natural Resources Canada designed to build regional adaptation capacity and expertise in Prince Edward Island. The ClimateSense Training and Professional...
The Province commissioned the Canadian Center for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) at University of PEI to publish the PEI State of the Coast Report (2023).
With respect to the mandate of the PEI Emergency Forestry Task Force to advise Government on The immediate needs of private woodlot owners and the forest industry; The capacity of PEI’s forest industry to salvage the wood downed by Hurricane Fiona; and Immediate actions...
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...
Climate Adaptation Plan provides a concrete road map for the province to better prepare for the future while lessening climate change’s impacts on Islanders.