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PEI Mammals, Amphibians and Reptile List
A list of mammal, amphibian and reptile species known to occur on PEI.
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PEI Envirothon - Wildlife and Habitats
Learning Expectations and Outcomes: Wildlife and Habitats Wildlife Management Concepts Wildlife Management The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources offers an excellent home study course on a number of forestry and wildlife topics in their Woodlot Management Program. We...
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PEI Envirothon - Forestry
The following resources provide Envirothon students with information on a wide range of forest-related topics required to compete in the annual PEI Envirothon. Learning Expectations and Outcomes: Forestry Learning Resources: Introduction to PEI Forest History and Forest Ecology...
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Ponds and Wetlands
Wetlands are shallow, wet areas that support aquatic plants such as sedges, bulrushes and cattails, as well as shrubs and trees. These areas provide habitat for waterfowl, fish, amphibians and hundreds of invertebrate species. Why are wetlands important to PEI? Wetlands cover...
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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...
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Ecosystem-based Forest Management Manual - Summary version
The Summary version of the Ecosystem-based Forest Management Manual was developed to explain the basic principles and goals of the Department's forest management programs.
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Provincial Forests
Provincial Forests are public lands that are managed to provide high quality wood and non-timber forest products as well as to provide opportunities for recreation, education focused on land owners, the public and youth, public access and long term forest research. Provincial...
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Wildlife Management Areas
Prince Edward Island does not have vast expanses of wilderness but areas with high potential for wildlife habitat conservation and management have been designated as Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) across the Island. What are Wildlife Management Areas? Wildlife Management Areas...
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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...
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Public Forest Council Report on Ground Hemlock
The 2004 Public Forest Council report on Ground Hemlock harvesting on PEI supported the creation of harvest regulations under the Wildlife Conservation Act.