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Forest growth in PEI outpaced forest harvest
PEI’s forests are projected to capture and store between 0.04 and 0.08 megatonnes of carbon emissions per year in the coming decades with the help of PEI’s 16,000 woodlot owners, according to the latest State of Forest Report. The report covers PEI forest trends from 2010 to 2020...
Improving the Success of Hardwood Seedling Production and Establishment
Improving the Success of Hardwood Seedling Production and Establishment
State of the Forest Report
Prince Edward Island (PEI) is known for its patchwork of farm fields, sand dunes, and red sandstone cliffs but; in fact, contains more forest than any other landscape. Unlike the rest of Canada, most of PEI’s forests (more than 85%) are privately owned, resulting in unique...
Orthophoto Map Comparison
The Orthophoto Map Comparison displays satellite images of Prince Edward Island in 2000, 2010 and 2020. You can view images from two different years concurrently to visualize how the PEI landscape has changed over time. Select an orthophoto year on the drop-down for each image...
Aerial Photo Index Map
The Aerial Photo Index Map displays multiple years of land images from the Corporate Land Use Inventory Project. To view images: Click on the date box at the lower right corner to select the image series from a specific year. Click a dot on the Island map to select the image of a...
Forest Enhancement Program (FEP): Forestry Services for Private Forest Land Owners
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...