Bringing non-native species into a new habitat area can create serious problems by disrupting the ecosystem's balance, causing economic losses, harming human health and/or creating significant environmental impacts. What animal species are prohibited on PEI as pets? The...
The Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division produces brochures, pamphlets and guides to help people identify plants and animals, collect and use wild products and gain a better understanding of the natural world. The following links contain pdf's of selected guides and brochures...
The Acadian Forest Prince Edward Island is part of Canada's Acadian Forest region. This forest region (orange) covers all of PEI and Nova Scotia and most of New Brunswick. Ecologically, it is very similar to the Great Lakes-St Lawrence Forest Region of central Canada and the much...
A report by the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers on Trees Species and Climate Change.
A pdf of the Basic Forest Management Cycle Powerpoint presentation for Envirothon students
Wildlife and Habitats Learning Expectations for Provincial Forest Envirothon.
A list of mammal, amphibian and reptile species known to occur on PEI.
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...
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...
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...