The PEI Wetland Field Guide has been developed to assist PEI government staff in determining when an area has a high probability of being a wetland, potentially triggering the need for a more formal assessment by a professional wetland delineator.
Natural processes (like post-tropical Storm Fiona) are part of forest renewal. Post-tropical storm Fiona impacted an estimated 25,000 hectares of forest, including many protected natural areas across Prince Edward Island that islanders and visitors use and enjoy for recreational...
Woodlot owners are being asked to provide their feedback through a survey to help the province better understand forest management and harvest decisions. The 2025 PEI Woodlot Owners Survey will be sent by mail to 2,400 randomly selected woodlot owners in the coming weeks...
While 88 per cent of Prince Edward Island is privately owned, the remaining 12 per cent is publicly-owned and managed by the government for the benefit of all Islanders. The Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division manages four types of public land: Natural Areas Ponds and Wetlands...
Topo Version of 2024 Public Land Atlas (Web Version)
Forests and woodland are integral parts of the natural scenery on Prince Edward Island. Private woodlot owners hold the vast majority of PEI's forests and, collectively, have a significant impact on the state of this natural resource.