Hedgerow/Buffer Zone
This program helps landowners in Prince Edward Island establish tree and shrub plantings that deliver critical environmental benefits. The goal is to reduce wind and water erosion, prevent runoff into water bodies, and shield farm infrastructure and livestock through natural windbreaks. Plantings contribute to long-term land stability and ecological health.
Eligible funding may include:
• Supply and planting of seedlings for windbreaks or buffer zones
• Tree and shrub rows to reduce water runoff and protect waterways
• Vegetative barriers that enhance soil retention and microclimate control
This initiative supports sustainable land management through practical, nature-based solutions.
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Funding Amount
The department supplies and plants the seedlings; landowners contribute $1.00 per seedling planted
Eligible Applicants
Farmers, property owners
Eligible Purposes
This funding stream supports the establishment of hedgerows and buffer plantings for environmental protection. Eligible activities include:
• Tree and shrub planting to reduce wind and rain erosion
• Vegetative buffers to prevent runoff from entering streams and rivers
• Natural windbreaks to shield livestock and farm infrastructure
Additional plantings may be eligible if they improve soil stability and on-farm environmental protection.
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