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Provincial government restricting activities in woods as hot, dry conditions persist.
Restrictions go into effect today at 4 p.m. AT
CBC News · Posted: Aug 05, 2025 11:11 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
Starting Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. AT, no vehicles will be allowed in the woods on Crown and private land across Nova Scotia until Oct. 15 or until weather conditions change amid wildfire concerns. (CBC)
The Nova Scotia government has announced it’s banning hiking, camping, fishing and use of vehicles such as ATVs in the woods as of 4 p.m. Tuesday due to an elevated wildfire risk.
Camping in campgrounds is still permitted, but trail systems through woods are off-limits under the new rules.
The rules are in place for provincial Crown and private land until Oct. 15 or until weather conditions allow them to be lifted.
The fine for violating the ban is $25,000.
The public can still access beaches and parks, except for trail systems.
With files from Carolyn Ray
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