Purpose:
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is committed to keeping you informed of activities at the future Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area, 1300 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga.
This letter is to inform you we are planning a controlled (prescribed) grassland burn on 1.55-hectare (3.83 acre) portion of the property (Figure 1). There is no public access to the park, but smoke may be seen in the area.
Figure 1. Location of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area and the burn area within it.
What Is A Controlled Burn?
Controlled burns are fires that are carefully set and managed to create, maintain and protect prairie and grassland habitat. The burns are done in a way that helps native plants grow, while minimizing impacts to wildlife.
Why Are We Doing This?
The goal is to remove invasive, non-native plants so a healthy native grassland with diverse species can establish and thrive.
How Will The Burn Be Controlled?
CVC has contracted Lands and Forests Consulting (LFC) to carry out the controlled burn. The controlled burn will follow a detailed plan prepared by LFC. The plan covers all aspects of the burn process and has been approved by the City of Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services. Please contact us if you want a copy of the burn plan.
LFC has over 20 years of burn experience and has completed over 400 incident-free, successful burns. They hold provincial wildland firefighting standards certification. A Certified Level 3 Burn Boss will supervise the burn. Additional staff certified to nationally recognized firefighter standards will also be on site to implement the burn and manage any issues that arise. CVC staff will also be present on site.
When Will The Controlled Burn Take Place?
The one-day burn will take place between April 14th and May 2nd and will be completed in approximately one hour.
CVC staff and LFC will determine the ideal date and time to conduct the burn, based on site and weather conditions.
How Will Residents And Businesses Be Notified About The Controlled Burn?
- A ‘notice to neighbours’ will be delivered to neighbouring residents and businesses
- Signs/notices will be posted along Lakeshore Road East
- Information posted on our website at cvc.ca/jtlca
- CVC’s social media platforms: X @CVC_CA and Facebook @CreditValleyConservation
What Do Residents And Businesses Need To Do During The Controlled Burn?
LFC will apply techniques to minimize smoke and control its movement in the air. However, changing weather conditions may cause smoke and briefly impact nearby homes and businesses. We have advised residents to close windows on the day of the burn. People with sensitivity to smoke are encouraged to stay indoors at the time of the burn.
Connect With Us For More Information:
We’ll share information and updates about the controlled burn on our website at cvc.ca/jtlca and on our social media platforms.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 647-202-9830 or email aaron.root@cvc.ca.