Island Forests
Planning for the Future: Climate Change and Island Forests
One of the major challenges for forest managers and forest owners is the length of time it take many tree species to grow to maturity. Species such as balsam fir and trembling aspen have a life...
The Fire Weather Index (FWI) is updated each day during fire season (March 15 - November 30) on PEI.
View the Prince Edward Island fire region map
View FWI Legend
Tips for Safe Outdoor Burning
Check the Fire Weather Index and local wind speeds.
Keep fires small and if possible, burn in a contained fire pit or an approved outdoor burning structure.
Have adequate water and fire suppression tools on hand (shovels...