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<br />Dear Resident/Neighbor of Central Park: <br />This spring, prescribed burns are planned within select parks to maintain and improve the quality <br />of the vegetation and habitat. This work is anticipated to occur in early to mid-Maytime frame, <br />during daylight hours as weather conditions allow. The specific areas where burns are planned <br />are the following: <br /> <br /> Harriet Alexander Nature Center Prairie <br /> North side of Bennett Lake <br /> <br />The effort will be conducted by trained natural resources professionals from Stantec. Their staff <br />is experienced in the application of prescribed fire and the work will be conducted with <br />appropriate permit(s) and in accordance with a formal prescribed burn plan. Necessary public <br />officials will be notified immediately prior to starting the burns and following completion. <br /> <br />The City of Roseville has made a significant and commendable effort to restore and maintain <br />native habitats in park and open space areas. The benefits of these plantings include reduced <br />maintenance cost compared to turf areas, as well as improved water quality and wildlife habitat. <br />Although these natural landscapes require less maintenance than turf areas, they do still require <br />some management. Prescribed burning is an important and cost-effective tool for maintenance <br />of these areas. <br /> <br />The opposite side of this information sheets contains answers to Frequently Asked Questions <br />about prescribed burning. If you should have additional questions, please contact: <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Jim Taylor <br />Parks Superintendent <br />City of Roseville <br />jim.taylor@cityofroseville.com <br />651-792-7107 <br /> <br />