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Travel and activities in the woods across Nova Scotia are restricted until October 15 or until conditions change enough to significantly lower the risk of wildfires.
The Province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires.
The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m. today, August 5, include:
These and other measures are in place on provincial Crown and private land until October 15 or until conditions allow them to be lifted. The fine for violating the restrictions is 25,000.
Conditions continue to be extremely dry. Until we get a significant amount of rain, were at an elevated risk of wildfires, said Premier Tim Houston. Most wildfires are caused by human activity, so to reduce the risk, were keeping people out of the woods until conditions improve. Im asking everyone to do the right thing - dont light that campfire, stay out of the woods and protect our people and communities.
Forestry, mining and any commercial activity on provincial Crown lands are also restricted. People who conduct this kind of activity can apply for a permit at their local Department of Natural Resources office.
While the restrictions are in place, people can still access beaches and parks, but not the trail systems. Private landowners are free to use their own properties but cannot host others to use wooded areas of their properties.
Weve had about 100 wildfires this season. Theyve all been small and put out quickly, but that could change in a heartbeat in these dry conditions. I ask everyone to co-operate, stay out of the woods and be sensible in applying these rules to help keep our people and our communities safe.
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Woods restrictions proclamation: https://novascotia.ca/natr/forestprotection/wildfire/woods-proclamation_2025-08-05.pdf
News release - Provincewide Burn Ban in Effect: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/07/30/provincewide-burn-ban-effect
Department of Natural Resources offices: https://novascotia.ca/natr/staffdir/offices_map.asp
Natural Resources on X: https://x.com/NS_DNR
