Land is an important Prince Edward Island resource. Our woodlots are vitally important to Islanders in many different ways. They supply fuel and many items for our daily needs. They are needed for the conservation of water supply in the soil and the control of streams, They reduce or avert the danger of floods and droughts. Woodlots protect the soil from erosion. They form a protection for our fish and wildlife. Thay also provide wholesome outdoor recreation. Conservation should be our watchword, for when we destroy woodlots either unwittingly or intentionally, we not only penalize ourselves but cheat the next generation of its rightful heritage.
Wildlife uses the forest for habitat. Although animal populations of lynx, black bear and otter were found in Prince Edward Island during early human settlements, they were extirpated. Otters have been seen in recent years, one at the bridge in Bridgetown crossing the Boughton River. There is also the occasional sighting of Bobcats in this region.
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