About this Project

The City of London is revising the existing Ecological Restoration Plan (ERP) for Kilally Meadows Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) into a Phase I Conservation Master Plan (CMP). Although similar, revising the report from an ERP to a CMP will help ensure this area is effectively managed and ecologically protected for the long-term.

What is an ESA?

Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) are large areas that contain natural features and perform ecological functions that warrant their retention in a natural state. They are large features of the Natural Heritage System, often represented by a complex of wetlands, woodlands, significant wildlife habitat or valleylands.

While ESAs are protected by their inclusion in the Green Space Place Type, additional measures to provide for their protection, management and utilization are considered necessary and may include the preparation of conservation master plans (London Plan Policy_1367).

What is a Phase I CMP?

A Phase I CMP focuses on inventorying and evaluating the natural heritage features and functions within an ESA, including associated delineation.

The goal is to identify potential management issues and opportunities, which will then inform a more detailed management plan in Phase II. The Kilally Meadows ESA Phase I CMP will replace the existing Ecological Restoration Plan.

About Kilally Meadows Environmentally Significant Area (ESA)

Kilally Meadows ESA is situated in northeast London between Adelaide Street North and Highbury Avenue North along the North Thames River. The ESA has long been recognized as an area of natural heritage significance within the city. With an area of 148 hectares, it is also one of the City’s largest ESAs.