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Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Standards Manual 2025
Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Standards Manual 2025 (<1MB)
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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...
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Feedback on Forest Management Plans - Kings County
The Public Land program is seeking input and comment on the forest management plans for following properties in Kings County. Approved plans can be found at Approved Forest Management Plans- Kings County. Each property is listed by community and PID number. Community Currently...
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2025 Extended Angling Season
What are the dates of the 2025 Extended Seasons for rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon? The 2025 Extended Rainbow Trout Season - September 16 to December 31 (most locations). The 2025 Extended Atlantic Salmon Season - September 16 to October 31 on the Morell River and the Mill...
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Buffer Zone Acquisition Program
The Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action has introduced a new program to purchase land near buffer zones, watercourses or wetlands to be included in the PEI Protected and Conserved Areas Network. This is one of many provincial programs aimed at increasing forest...
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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...
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Provincial Forests
Provincial Forests are public lands that are managed to provide high quality wood and non-timber forest products as well as to provide opportunities for recreation, education focused on land owners, the public and youth, public access and long term forest research. Provincial...
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Buy an Angling Licence Online
What are the fees for the fishing licence? Fees vary. Find a list of current fees at Angling Resources and Information Centre. Angling licences include the Wildlife Conservation Fund (WCF) fee. Is there other information I need to consider? If new regulations and restrictions are issued they will be available in the 2025 Angling Summary (19MB). NEW! Please note that active Canadian Forces members and Canadian Forces veterans may be asked for proof of status in conjunction with their complimentary angling licence, which includes the Wildlife Conservation Fund fee. How long will it take to get...
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Land Donation
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...