What are air quality reports? PEI Air Quality Reports provide the status of the air quality in Prince Edward Island. Each annual reports each cover a 3 year period. The Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action shares responsibilities regarding air quality and the...
What are greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the gases that are released into the atmosphere as a result of activities such as driving, heating buildings, powering industry, farming and waste. GHGs are accumulating in the atmosphere like a blanket...
BEFORE YOU START: the province cannot give advice on personal finances. Please consider consulting a legal, tax or financial advisor before donating land. Besides the benefit of a land donation to PEI, you may request a tax receipt for the appraised fair market value of the land...
The following resources provide Envirothon students with information on a wide range of forest-related topics required to compete in the annual PEI Envirothon. Learning Expectations and Outcomes: Forestry Learning Resources: Introduction to PEI Forest History and Forest Ecology...
Learning Expectations and Outcomes: Wildlife and Habitats Wildlife Management Concepts Wildlife Management The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources offers an excellent home study course on a number of forestry and wildlife topics in their Woodlot Management Program. We...
Aquatics and Water: Learning Expectations and Outcomes Aquatics Training (Virginia Envirothon) - good overview of various aquatics topics Surface Water on PEI PEI Water Registry Introduction to Aquatic Ecosystems: indicator species shallow lakes and ponds (video) lakes versus...
Tree planting is a time honoured tradition on Prince Edward Island. People plant trees to beautify their homes, properties and communities; stabilize soils and create wind buffers; improve wildlife habitats; restore forest health; and grow high value forest products. Planting...
The J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery is Prince Edward Island's largest tree seedling production facility. Named after the Province's first forester, the nursery produces tree and shrub seedlings for: reforestation projects on private and public forest land watershed enhancement...
What is shoreline stabilization? In the past, development along PEI’s shoreline was often undertaken with little thought given to the risks associated with erosion or flooding. As a result, many owners of shoreline properties are now faced with three alternatives: Do nothing and...
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs, issued the following statement on Acadian Remembrance Day: “Tomorrow, December 13, is Acadian Remembrance Day, a time to pause and honour the resilience and courage of the Acadian people. This day...