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Prince Edward Island

Active projects

Species-at-risk protected

Hectares conserved

2,900

Prince Edward Island at a Glance

Since 1978, we have been protecting the landscapes that make Prince Edward Island special, from rare Wabanaki (Acadian) forests to coastal saltmarshes. Together, we are protecting the natural places that define the province and support a healthy future for wildlife and communities.

Driven by experts: Science, Indigenous Knowledge and local insights strengthen our work to protect, restore and steward PEI’s natural areas.
Scale of protection: To date, we have protected more than 2,000 hectares across the province, ensuring the plants and animals that live here can thrive while sustaining the natural systems that surrounding communities depend on.
Species at risk: We protect habitats for species at risk, including the piping plover, monarch butterfly, little brown bat and more.
Critical ecosystems: From Wabanaki (Acadian) forests to coastal saltmarshes and dunes, PEI is home to a diverse array of ecosystems that sustain wildlife and communities. By focusing our work on priority areas, we are protecting local biodiversity and building a more resilient future for the province.

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Creating lasting impact in Prince Edward Island

PEI’s diverse landscapes are home to an incredible variety of wildlife and hold deep ecological and cultural significance. As these ecosystems face growing pressures, so does our collective need to protect them. With the majority of land on PEI being privately owned, we work collaboratively with the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq (Mi’kmaq of PEI), landowners, local communities, all levels of government, and fellow conservation groups to protect and restore these special places while building coastal resilience against rising sea levels.

Building coastal climate resilience

Climate change is altering Prince Edward Island’s natural landscapes. Rising sea levels are contributing to coastal erosion, while extreme weather is increasing the risk of flooding. Natural landscapes, including saltmarshes, wetlands, dunes and shorelines, naturally store water and buffer storms and extreme weather events. By protecting these areas and keeping them healthy, we are building climate resilience and supporting both wildlife and communities as they adapt to a changing future.

Protecting the Wabanaki (Acadian) forest

The Wabanaki (Acadian) forest is a defining part of PEI’s landscape, providing essential habitat for wildlife. By 2020, only 43% of PEI was forested, and that number continues to decline. This reinforces the importance of working with partners to protect, restore and reconnect what’s left. Together, we’re creating connected landscapes that can thrive and adapt to a changing environment.

Advancing Indigenous-led conservation

By working in collaboration with the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq (Mi’kmaq of PEI) and alongside other provincial partners, we support Indigenous-led conservation here, including Kwesawe’k (Oultons Island) and the establishment of Pituamkek National Park Reserve.

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Kiwto’qitek (Point Pleasant) Natural Area

Located in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island, the Kiwto’qitek (Point Pleasant) Natural Area protects something rare: a large, intact Wabanaki (Acadian) forest with nearly 5 kilometres of natural shoreline. Together, we can make our largest conservation project on PEI a reality — keeping this special landscape healthy and resilient forever.

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Working together for nature

We achieve more in PEI by working together. Through our partnerships and work with Indigenous communities, the provincial government, municipalities, land trusts and corporate allies, we protect and care for the places that make this province special. From the Indigenous-led conservation of Kwesawe’k (Oulton’s Island) delivered in partnership with L’Nuey, to the Parks Canada Partnership that led to the creation of the Pituamkek National Park Reserve, these collaborations enable us to make a greater impact for nature across PEI.

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We’re grateful to the partners who share our vision. Their commitment and collaboration make it possible to protect the places that matter most for people and nature, now and for generations to come.