Frustrations From Ban on Walking in Woods Addressed by Atlantic Canada Premiers
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Frustrations from ban on walking in woods addressed by Atlantic Canada premiers
As wildfires rage across much of the Atlantic provinces, frustrations are increasing over government decisions in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to ban people from the tinder dry forests on crown land.
New Brunswick Restricts Entry to Forested Areas, Citing Wildfire Risk
New Brunswick has limited access to all public wooded areas, saying the measure is needed to decrease the risk of wildfires igniting. All Crown land was closed to the public as of 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 10. That means activities such as fishing, camping, or hiking are prohibited, and vehicles are not permitted in the woods. Trail systems are also closed, and camping is restricted to designated campgrounds. Premier Susan Holt made the announcement du…
New Brunswick warned to lift ban on low-risk activities, such as walking, hiking, and fishing, on Crown land | Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
FREDERICTON, NB: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that a legal warning letter has been sent to Premier of New Brunswick Susan Holt and Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development John Herron, urging them to reverse their province-wide ban on public access to Crown land. The universal ban on access to nature across […]
Canada Provinces Ban Hiking, Camping Amid 2025 Wildfire Risks
In the sweltering summer of 2025, Canadian authorities have imposed sweeping restrictions on outdoor activities, effectively curtailing access to vast swaths of the nation’s forests and wilderness areas. This move, ostensibly aimed at mitigating wildfire risks amid prolonged hot and dry conditions, has sparked a heated debate among tourism operators, environmentalists, and everyday citizens. Provinces like Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have led …
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