Select trees near the Anishinabe Sharing Lodge in Wasagaming are to be removed or thinned.
The trees will be removed as a part of the FireSmart program, as a preventative measure to protect the Federal Heritage Building.
Crews will be at work until October 11th.
The about 70 trees that will be removed or thinned are within 30 metres of the building and are mostly older spruce trees.
Many of the trees are in a moderate or severe state of deterioration.
The trees are a potential fire hazard, and concern because of a risk of them falling onto the lodge, damaging it.
Aspen and poplar trees along with wild rose, dogwood, chokecherry, and Saskatoon bushes will remain in place and will be allowed to grow around the building.
Before cutting down trees, Parks Canada ensures the ecology of the site is maintained and work is conducted outside of bird nesting and migratory periods.
