Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Land and Environment

AKA: Formerly Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action; Department of Environment, Water and Climate Change

Organization Description
List of Services

Provincial government department that aims to safeguard the environment and protect land and water resources.

Jones Building, 4th Floor, 11 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1M7
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Elevator
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
General Inquiries
902-368-5044
Toll-Free Number
Within PEI
1-866-368-5044
English * Website available in French
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/land-and-environment
deptle@gov.pe.ca

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Forests, Fish and Wildlife - Burning Permits

Issues burning permits for Category 2, 3 and 4 fires to those who wish to use outdoor fire pits/fireplaces or to dispose of grasses, brush, leaves or other woody debris during fire season (March 15th to November 15th).

Permits are not required for Category 1 fire (burning domestic brush) and campfires, but the fire restrictions must be checked each day prior to burning.

Exceptions - the following communities issue burn permits at their local municipal office:

Souris
Three Rivers (Georgetown)
Three Rivers (Montague)
Stratford
Charlottetown
Cornwall
Kensington
Summerside
Miscouche
Alberton

Forests, Fish and Wildlife - Fire Weather Index

Website provides information about the current Fire Weather Index across Epekwitk / PEI.

The index establishes the risk of forest or brush fires and if there are any burn restrictions based on the current weather and other environmental factors.

The index is updated daily at 2pm during fire season in Epekwitk / PEI, March 15th to November 15th.

Forests, Fish and Wildlife - Forest Enhancement Program

Offers advice and financial assistance to landowners in Epekwitk / PEI to help them manage their private woodlots. Includes:

Technical advice from a forester or forest technician
Forest management plan (developed by a private sector forest consultant)
Funding of up to 70% of the estimated cost of many recommended treatments

Forests, Fish and Wildlife - Hedgerow Planting Program

Provides the opportunity for private landowners, farmers or businesses to apply to have hedgerows planted in the interest of environmental protection. Trees and shrubs can be planted for the following reasons: