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...
Department of Housing, Land and Communities Annual Report 2024-2025
Do you own woodland on PEI? If you own woodland on PEI, the Forest Enhancement Program (FEP) can provide you with forestry-related advice and financial assistance. The program has helped thousands of Island woodlot owners manage their woodlands for recreation, forest products, wildlife habitat, forest restoration and health, and many other reasons and values. Can I get help managing my private forest land? The Private Land Regions Map can connect you with the FEP forester or forest technician who works in your area. They will provide you with technical advice and financial assistance through...
Executive Summary and Introduction (16 pages, 830 kb) Key Findings (6 pages, 366 kb) Community, Social and Quality of Life (33 pages, 6 kb) Natural Environment (20 pages, 7.7 kb) Built Environment (54 pages, 18.36 kb) Economy (19 pages, 3 kb) Land Use Implications and Moving...
Topo Version of 2024 Public Land Atlas (Web Version)
Municipal land use planning services allow locally-elected governments to direct how the land within their boundaries is shaped and used, in view of the impacts of past decisions and their vision for the future. Who is responsible for land use and development decisions? Municipal...
This page contains information for the sole use of Island Watershed groups. Land owners and the general public can purchase tree and shrub seedlings at the garden centres listed on Trees and Shrubs. What species are currently available to Island Watershed groups? The J. Frank...
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...