Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
(Adelges tsugae)
We encourage Islanders to monitor Eastern hemlock trees for the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid. As hemlock woolly adelgid is not known to occur on PEI at this time, immediate reporting of hemlock woolly adelgid sightings is crucial to the future of Eastern hemlock populations on PEI…
Recorded invasive species
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What is an invasive species?
An invasive species is any species that is not native to an area, has a tendency to spread, and threatens the environmental, economic or social health of that area.
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EDDMapS, or Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System, is a digital tool used to report and track invasive species across Canada and the US. It offers a fast and simple way to map invasive species without any technical or GIS expertise. Users can download the EDDMapS app for Android and Apple devices and simply snap a photo to report an invasive species on the spot.
Learn more about EDDMapS at https://www.eddmaps.org/.
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Follow here to learn more about invasive species on PEI and to explore what work is being done on invasive species in other jurisdictions.
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