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Rules that ban activities in woods prompt confusion, frustration
NOVA SCOTIA, AUG 7 – Nova Scotia bans forest activities to reduce wildfire risk amid severe drought, with over 100 wildfires reported this season, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Nova Scotia government imposed a ban on activities in wooded areas until the end of this year, prompting public confusion and frustration.
- Facing moderate-to-severe drought, Nova Scotia has no rain forecast for 10 days, increasing wildfire risk, said Fraser.
- Tour operators reported over 1,000 questions and comments on a Facebook video about the restrictions announced Tuesday, causing confusion and frustration.
- On social media, the Nova Scotia government faced a flood of confusion and frustration, with over 1,000 questions on its Facebook video about the restrictions.
- Officials report that provincial agencies have issued tickets for violations in previous years, with a $25,000 fine, but not this year.
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New N.S. wildfire rules that ban activity in woods prompt confusion, frustration
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Rules that ban activities in woods prompt confusion, frustration
The Nova Scotia government is getting a flood of feedback from people expressing confusion and frustration over new wildfire rules that forbid spending time in the woods. There are more than 1,000 questions and comments on a government of Nova Scotia Facebook video in which the premier and other officials announced the restrictions that came […]
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Nova Scotia has BANNED Walking in the Woods to Prevent Wildfires - Easton Spectator
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has BANNED walking in the woods, potentially for the rest of the summer. Violators face a $25,000 penalty. Nova Scotia has BANNED walking in the woods, potentially for the rest of the summer. Violators face a $25,000 penalty. pic.twitter.com/FbZkcVY0bM — The Maine Wire (@TheMaineWire) August 7, 2025 The post Nova Scotia has BANNED Walking in the Woods to Prevent Wildfires appeared first on Easton Spectator.
HALIFAX — The Government of Nova Scotia receives a flow of comments from people expressing their confusion and frustration with the new rules on forest fires, which prohibit spending time in the forest. More than a thousand questions and comments were posted on a Nova Scotia government Facebook video, in which the Prime Minister and other representatives announced the restrictions that came into effect on Tuesday. The province banned hiking, fis…
The Government of Nova Scotia receives a flow of comments from people expressing their confusion and frustration with the new rules on forest fires, which prohibit spending time in the forest.
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