Prairies naturally evolved with fire, and even in today's home landscape, they require either controlled burning or close mowing each spring.
To restore this woodland, the Garden has used scientific techniques including brush cutting, controlled burns and reseeding. As a natural system, McDonald Woods is recovering its health and biodiversity.
Gramatan Avenue Heathland Sanctuary is a wild spot in suburban Beaumaris. Thanks to the efforts of the local conservation society at the time, and with the help of a controlled burn occasionally, ...
"Although we read that we should do it every other year or so, the flower beds are so packed with faded plants that it's simply easier to use fire to clear them out," Helene relates. "Our annual controlled burns haven't hurt the perennials at all.
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