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Mill River Estuary Modelling Study
Observers of the Mill River Estuary (MRE) in Western PEI have noted deterioration in the health of the ecosystem during the last several decades.
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A Comparison of Two Laboratory Methods for Determining Sediment Organic Carbon Content in PEI Habours
A Comparison of Two Laboratory Methods for Determining Sediment Organic Carbon Content in PEI Harbours January, 1999.
Kendall R. Shaw, PEI Department of Technology and Environment Charlottetown, PEI
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J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery Services
The J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery is Prince Edward Island's largest tree seedling production facility. Named after the Province's first forester, the nursery produces tree and shrub seedlings for: reforestation projects on private and public forest land watershed enhancement...
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Invasive Plant and Animal Species
What are invasive plants, insects and diseases? The introduction of new species from one ecosystem into another is a process that has occurred countless times since life first arose on Earth. Some of these new species fit in where they can allowing the ecosystem to adapt over...
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Greening Spaces Program
The Greening Spaces Program (GSP) is a tree planting program that was developed for local Island communities, schools and volunteer interest groups. Greening Spaces diversify public properties buffer prevailing winds provide shade reduce noise protect lands along streams and...
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Business Development
Innovation PEI's Business Development and Innovation Division provides information and help to new and existing business in Prince Edward Island. For the start up, expansion and diversification, the division provides: counselling financial help business guidance entrepreneur...
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PEI Wildfire Statistics 1958 to 2012
Information on past wildfire seasons from 1958 to 2012. Compiled by the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division.
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Trees and Shrubs
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...
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Abandoned or Lost Young Animals
When people come in contact with young mammals or birds that seem to be abandoned or lost, it is human nature to step in and try to help. Often these animals are found near homes or cottages and in places where we walk, cycle and enjoy nature. This instinct to "help" can often be...
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Risk Management and Insurance
Risk Management and Insurance (RM&I) serves as the insurer to all provincial public sector units, including government, hospitals, school boards/districts. RM&I is also responsible for managing risks and servicing claims to those units. What is risk management? Risk Management...