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Forest Restoration Prince Edward Island forests are some of the most heavily altered in North America. The Macphail Woods contains examples of what's left of the original Acadian Forest on PEI. |
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Native Tree and Shrub Nursery We offer planting ideas and solutions for everyone, from woodlot owners wanting to restore native woodlands to the urban homeowners interested in attracting wildlife. |
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Guide to Native Trees One of our most popular areas. Information on identifying, the growing conditions, and propagation methods for our native trees. Includes additional information. |
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Guide to Native Shrubs Another popular area. More information on identifying, the growing conditions, and propagation methods for some of our native shrubs. |
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Nature Trails Four trails and a native plant garden have been created as well as an arboretum. The Wild flower, Streamside and Woodland Trails focus on different aspects of natural history. |
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Public Forest Land Management Under the 10-year lease agreement, the Macphail Woods will use the lands to demonstrate sustainable forest management and restoration of our native Acadian woodlands. |
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Birds and Birding Owl Prowls, guided summer songbird surveys, and cavity tree surveys. Summer and winter checklists, links to identification information. Scientific surveys on Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS). |
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Wildlife Enhancement These information sheets are written for those who wish to enhance their surroundings for wildlife. The principles that we recommend can work with big areas or small, from suburban lots to large woodlots. |
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P.E.I. in 1806 Step back in time and check out the natural history of PEI in a on-line book called "An Account of Prince Edward Island in 1806" by John Stewart. Covers many aspects of the Island during that time. |
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Maps and Mapping Driving directions to the woods, map of the trails are a few of the many mapping, GPS and GIS resources here. |
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More Native Guides While not as extensive as trees and shrubs, here is a good start for a number of different natural history items. Amphibians, Reptiles, Mammals, Ferns, and Wildflowers |
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Sir Andrew Macphail Sir Andrew Macphail (1864 - 1938). Read more about this WWI vet who was "ahead of his time" in his concern for sustainable land and forest practices on PEI. |
Know Your Nature
Another very big thank you to Island Filmmaker Millifiore Clarkes for her help and wonderful work on the second in a series of videos about our Acadian Forest.
