Gestion des forêts et des terres

Do I need approval before starting my construction project? You will need to receive an Environmental Management Section (EMS) Approval-to-Proceed if your work takes place within the provincial right-of-way, or if your work could result in a possible...

Les arbres de Noël insulaires sont naturels, sécuritaires et complètement biodégradables et font partie de nombreuses traditions de Noël à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Les arbres de Noël de l’Île font partie de nombreuses traditions insulaires. Les...

Islanders interested in participating in a chainsaw safety course can contact Forest, Fish and Wildlife. Free, one-day, informational seminars will cover the safe operation of this equipment, personal protective equipment, chainsaw inspection and...

The Forest Enhancement Program (FEP) is the primary forest management program for Island woodlot owners. This program has two main components, forest management plan preparation and silviculture implementation. Both of these components rely heavily...

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...

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...

Land use planning helps organize a community, ensures health and safety, and provides opportunities for economic development. The process involves land users, community members and leaders, professional planners, and decision-makers. It represents...

With respect to the mandate of the PEI Emergency Forestry Task Force to advise Government on The immediate needs of private woodlot owners and the forest industry; The capacity of PEI’s forest industry to salvage the wood downed by Hurricane Fiona...

The Province of PEI and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have identified the forested landscape on PEI as one of twelve Priority Places for Species at Risk in Canada. The identification of Priority Places for Species at Risk is based on...

Towards A New Forest Policy, a discussion paper by the Prince Edward Island Forestry Commission, outlines 13 key issues related to our forests and the forestry sector including the future legislative framework, government assistance to woodlot owners...

Natural processes (like post-tropical Storm Fiona) are part of forest renewal. Post-tropical storm Fiona impacted an estimated 25,000 hectares of forest, including many protected natural areas across Prince Edward Island that islanders and visitors...

Le gouvernement fédéral s’est donné pour objectif de planter deux milliards d’arbres au Canada sur une période de 10 ans. Ces arbres aideront à restaurer la nature, à créer des écosystèmes forestiers sains et à capter davantage de carbone au pays. L...

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...

Government of Prince Edward Island Resources PEI Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Standards Manual (1.1MB) Prince Edward Island Forest Wildlife Manual (3.9MB) Prince Edward Island Open Data Portal - this is an open portal to search for forest...

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...