Prince Edward Island · Protected / viewing
Rice Point Permian Fossil Flora, Prince Edward Island
Rice Point is a documented Early Permian fossil-plant locality on Prince Edward Island. Fossils are protected under provincial rules and should not be collected. Scientific literature documents Early Permian fossil plants at Rice Point. PEI states that paleontological objects are property of the province and should generally be left where found; treat this as viewing/research context, not a collecting site.
What is Rice Point Permian Fossil Flora?
Rice Point is a documented Early Permian fossil-plant locality on Prince Edward Island. Fossils are protected under provincial rules and should not be collected.
What materials are associated with this locality?
Permian fossil plants, Sandstone, Plant impressions.
Can I collect here?
Protected / viewing. Provincial fossil rules make this a non-collecting research/viewing record.
Where is the mapped point?
The stored coordinate is 46.132183, -63.221987. Precision context: official CGNDB point / published fossil-locality context.
What evidence supports this record?
Ziegler, Rees & Naugolnykh (2002), Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, DOI 10.1139/E01-075; coordinate from the official Canadian Geographical Names Database Rice Point cape point.
What should I verify before going?
- Exact surface ownership and lawful access.
- Mineral tenure, active claims or leases where applicable.
- Protected areas, closures, local rules and operator requirements.
- Whether the material and collecting method you intend to use are allowed.
- Current safety and road/trail conditions.
When was this information last checked?
The recorded review date is September 4, 2026. Recheck current rules before field use.