News from the Niagara Parks Commission
Niagara Falls, Ontario, April 24, 2014 – Over the past eight years, The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) has successfully carried out numerous prescribed burns (PBs) on lands within its jurisdiction. 2014 dates have been tentatively scheduled, and PBs could begin as early as Thursday, April 24 and continue until mid-May.
All PBs are weather dependent and NPC will be monitoring an on-site weather station and tracking Environment Canada weather forecasts. The decision to proceed with the PBs is made on an hourly basis, as weather and wind conditions can change quickly.
The following Prescribed Burns have been planned for the 2014 season:
WHEN: Beginning on Thursday, April 24 to mid-May (weather permitting)
TIMES: Pending weather and atmospheric conditions, the burns will begin late morning and are expected to be completed and fully extinguished by late afternoon.
WHERE: 1. Paradise Grove Located at the corner of John St. and Niagara Parkway in Niagara-on-the-Lake;
2. Chinquapin Oak Savannah Located on the Niagara Parkway, northeast of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens;
3. Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens & School of Horticulture Located on the west side of the Niagara Parkway (primary training site for NPC’s School of Horticulture students);
4. Niagara Glen Slope Located north of the Niagara Glen Nature Centre along the Niagara River Recreational Trail;
5. Whirlpool Slope Located across from the Whirlpool Golf Course parking lot and down toward the Niagara River Recreation Trail;
6. Upper Whirlpool Woods Located across from the Whirlpool Golf Course;
7. Legends on the Niagara Golf Course Ussher’s Creek course, Hole 8;
8. Chippawa Battlefield Located north of Ussher’s Creek
WHAT: Prescribed burns are conducted to encourage the regeneration of native prairie grasses and plants, while helping to control invasive plant species. Eight prescribed burn sites have been approved by The Niagara Parks Commission, the Ministry of Natural Resources, as well as municipal offices and fire departments.
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