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As a small island province, Prince Edward Island depends on the land and the sea as the basis for its three primary
industries –farming, tourism and the fishery. The Island has a turbulent history when it comes to land ownership and from the moment property rights were seized from absentee landowners, Islanders have taken seriously issues surrounding land use and stewardship. All three industries are interdependent, and all contingent on a healthy environment where crops flourish, shellfish thrive and visitors reap the scenic benefits. The residents of PEI are aware that all this hangs in a delicate balance, and the provincial government and the community are taking measures to protect what they believe to be a special and magical place. The PEI
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture is taking the lead in implementing a
Sustainable Resource Policy aimed at protecting and enhancing the agricultural and
forest resource lands. Some of the programs and legislation currently in place include:
Would you like to help us keep the Island green?
With a $30 donation you can do just that! You'll receive a 25 square metres mapped piece of Island Nature Trust woodland and a certificate saying that the land will be held in their your name forever. To learn more visit the Trees in Trust website.
Information on these and other programs can be obtained from Island Information Services.
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