The implementation of the Goals and Actions under this theme will contribute to completing the following targets set by the Province of PEI’s 2040 Net Zero Framework:
- Remove carbon through forestry, technology, and emerging opportunities. Increasing carbon sequestration 10-15% by 2030 and 25-30% by 2040
- Increase forest cover in ecologically sensitive areas – a minimum of 30% forest cover in all watersheds by 2040
and goals set by the Province of PEI’s Climate Adaptation Plan:
- ACTION 20: Safeguard Surface Water Resources
- ACTION 23: Protection for Climate-Vulnerable Species and Habitats
- ACTION 24: Enhancement of Trees and Forests