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Environmental Impact Assessment Application Form
When an application for an environmental impact assessment is received, a technical committee with the Department of Communities, Land and Environment reviews it for completeness. Additional information may, or may not, be requested.
Public Lands
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...
Environment award nominations open
If you know someone who goes above and beyond to protect the environment, nominate them for a Prince Edward Island Environmental Award. Nominations are open for this year’s awards until May 1 in three categories: individual, organization, and school. To nominate someone, download...
Islanders honoured for protecting our environment
The 30th annual Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards today (October 25) recognized a devoted group of Islanders for working to protect the natural environment we all share. The Environmental Advisory Council chooses each year’s award winners from among nominations reviewed...
Housing, Land and Communities Annual Report 2023-2024
Annual Report of Housing, Land and Communities 2023-2024
Department of Housing, Land and Communities Annual Report 2024-2025
Department of Housing, Land and Communities Annual Report 2024-2025
Public Land Forest Management Plans Comment Page
What is a forest management plan? A forest management plan provides a template or plan of action to guide the property owner or manager and help them meet a goal or set of goals for that forest land. These goals may be improving timber quality, creating wildlife habitat creation...
New trapping restrictions announced for public lands
New trapping restrictions set aside public areas for both trappers and non-trappers to enjoy the outdoors, while also helping to prevent injuries to domestic animals. Trapping will be restricted on an additional 800 hectares (1,977 acres) of public land identified by the...
Watershed Alliance receives $2,000 for World Environment Day
In honour of this year’s World Environment Day, the provincial government is providing $2,000 to the PEI Watershed Alliance for shoreline cleanup in June. This coming Monday, June 5 marks the annual celebration, which is hosted by Canada this year in conjunction with the 150th...