Help Plan the Future of Kelly Stanton Environmentally Significant Area
Official title: Kelly Stanton ESA Conservation Master Plan (CMP)
London is updating its management plan for Kelly Stanton ESA, a rare tallgrass prairie habitat in the Hyde Park area. The city wants to inventory what's there and identify how to protect it long-term. This replaces an older restoration plan with a more comprehensive conservation approach.
Why This Matters
Live near Hyde Park Road and Oxford Street West? This natural area is in your backyard. It's home to rare tallgrass prairie plants—17 species you won't find easily elsewhere in the region. How the city manages this land affects local wildlife, walking trails, and the green space your neighbourhood keeps.
What Could Change
The city will create a formal Conservation Master Plan that guides how this ESA is protected and managed. Phase I focuses on documenting what's there. Phase II will set specific management rules—potentially affecting access, restoration activities, and development buffers around the site.
Key Issues
- What natural features and ecological functions should be prioritized for protection?
- What management issues and opportunities exist for this rare tallgrass prairie habitat?
How to Participate
- Review the Kelly Stanton ESA Phase I CMP document to understand the proposed conservation approach.
- Visit the consultation page to share your feedback on the plan.