UPDATE: Statement by Kathleen Hall, Chair Backlands Coalition on Aug 5:
“Today the Province of Nova Scotia announced a ban on travel and activities in the woods of Nova Scotia. This ban exists until October 15 or until conditions improve. It is important to note this ban applies to all land with no exceptions. In other words, all provincial, municipal and privately held lands. Federal lands have been added to this list. This is very unfortunate for all of us who spend a lot of time in nature but the high risk of fire is very real with the extreme weather we are currently experiencing.”
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ORIGINAL POST
“The Woods” includes even lightly wooded areas such as our open barrens.
Yesterday the province announced: