Maintaining Black Oak savannah with an annual burn
Prescribed burns involve intentionally setting fire to a designated area in a controlled manner to help manage vegetation growth and promote biodiversity. The Toronto Fire Service, Toronto Parks and Forestry, and other agencies are working together to carry out these burns in High Park, which has historically been an oak savannah ecosystem. The burns are also being used to reduce the risk of uncontrolled wildfires and improve the health of the park's ecosystem. The article emphasizes that the burns are carefully planned and monitored to ensure they are safe and effective. Prescribed burns are used in many regions around the world as a tool for land management and conservation. In North America, prescribed burns are used in a variety of ecosystems, including grasslands, forests, and wetlands, to promote the growth of native plants, reduce the risk of wildfires, and manage invasive species. In Australia, prescribed burns are commonly used to reduce the risk of bushfires and maintain