The City of Winnipeg announced in a press release on Tuesday that the annual controlled burns of natural areas will start this week, weather permitting. 

Expected to last until June 14, the burns will only happen when wind conditions are suitable and with appropriate fire guards in place.

As fire plays an important role in the preservation and restoration of prairies, the lack of fire allows weeds to invade endangered plant communities. 

Controlled fire burns have been conducted on tall grass prairies since 1986. 

For more information on controlled burns please visit: City of Winnipeg – Controlled Burns.