Forests, Fish and Wildlife - Burning Permits
Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action - AKA: Formerly Department of Environment, Water and Climate Change
Service Description
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 15 to November 30).
Permits are not required for Category 1 fire (burning domestic brush) and campfires, but must check the fire restrictions each day prior to burning.
Exceptions - the following communities issue burn permits at their local municipal office:
Permits are not required for Category 1 fire (burning domestic brush) and campfires, but must check the fire restrictions each day prior to burning.
Exceptions - the following communities issue burn permits at their local municipal office:
- Souris
- Georgetown
- Montague
- Stratford
- Charlottetown
- Cornwall
- Kensington
- Summerside
- Alberton
Information
Eligibility:
Open to all
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call for drop in or apply online
Documents Required:
Applicants must know the civic address and/or Property Identification Number(s) for the burn location
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 170 Beach Grove Road, Charlottetown, PE C1E 0C3
- Coverage Area:Queens County
- Disabilities Access:Unknown
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-368-4800
- 2580 Cardigan Road, Morell, PE C0A 1S0
- Coverage Area:Kings County
- Disabilities Access:Unknown
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-961-7296
- 40 Hackmatack Road, RR 1, Abram-Village, PE C0B 2E0
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Unknown
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-854-7260
- J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery, 183 Upton Road, Charlottetown, PE C1E 1Z5
- Coverage Area:Queens County
- Disabilities Access:Unknown
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-368-6450 - General Inquiries
902-368-4700 - Wildlife Emergencies
902-368-4683