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PEI - 2 Billion Trees Landowner Application

The PEI government is offering to plant trees for private landowners through the PEI - 2 Billion Trees program (2BT). Trees may be planted on private land, retired farmland, and small parcels of land near streams and rivers across PEI. Landowners interested in having trees planted on their property may register their request with the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division beginning this year. PEI-2BT applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. How do I request planting on my property? The online application available below offers three options under the PEI-2BT program: one...

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Watershed Management Fund

The Watershed Management Fund provides financial support to community-based watershed groups on Prince Edward Island. Who receives support from the Watershed Management Fund? The fund supports the work of the PEI Watershed Alliance and approximately 24 community-based watershed...

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PEI Watershed Groups

PEI Watershed Groups - updated November 2025

Contact information for groups can be found here. 

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Burning Permits

Visit the Categories of Outdoor Fires page for more information about these categories, what you are allowed to burn, and when you may burn. You may also view our Burning Permits Handout (3.7MB) for information. How do I apply for a burn permit for Category 2,3 or 4? Click the blue button at the bottom of this page to submit your application online, or click Burning Permit to access the online form. You will need to have the civic address and/or the Property Identification Number(s) on hand for the requested burn location. Make sure you accept the disclaimer and acceptance statements stating...

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Wildfire Response in PEI

Forest fires in PEI fall under the jurisdiction and authority of Environment, Energy and Climate Action – Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division. Forest fire risk Each year, Canada continually sees frequent and severe forest fires, becoming increasingly susceptible to their effects...

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Domestic Brush Burning - Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to obtain a burning permit? For Category 1 fires (burning of piles smaller than two metres by three metres) and campfires - no, but you now need to check the burn restrictions to see when you are allowed to burn. For Category 2,3, and 4 fires – yes, you do still require...

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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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Reporting Wildfires and Forest Fires

Who do I call to report a wildfire on PEI? To report a wildfire, forest fire or grass fire emergency, call 911 and include the following information: Community name where the fire is occurring, Route number and/or road name, Civic number of the property where the fire is...

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