"The city has been conducting prescribed burning for about two decades, and cities across North America perform the burns annually to support fire-dependent ecosystems."
"The burn, which the city says is done in collaboration with the Indigenous Land Stewardship Circle, has been named Biinaakzigewok Anishnaabeg, which means 'the responsibility for a cleansing fire by all Native Peoples' in Anishinaabemowin."
"People should expect temporary closures and restricted access of trails near active burn sites in both parks. High Park will be temporarily closed to cars on the day of the burn and will re-open once it is complete."
Toronto will initiate prescribed burns in High Park and Lambton Park to safeguard the rare black oak savannah ecosystem and woodland habitats. These controlled fires, which consume dried vegetation, have been conducted for about two decades. The first burn will start at 9:45 a.m. at High Park, led by Indigenous Elder Vivian Recollet. Future burns will be announced based on weather conditions. Temporary closures and restricted access will occur near burn sites, and precautions will be taken to limit smoke spread, especially for sensitive individuals.
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