UPDATE , received from Forestry Maps, Sep 2, 2025:
As of August 29th, at 4pm travel restrictions were lifted for the following counties as noted in this news release. Woods Restrictions Lifted in Some Counties, Remain in Others | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases: Cape Breton, Richmond, Victoria, Inverness, Guysborough, Antigonish, Halifax. Therefore, the pause on updates to the Harvest Plans Map Viewer has been lifted for the above counties. All plans will receive an “open for comment” status of 40 days, which excludes the time period of the travel restrictions. The burn ban remains in place for the entire province until October 15 or until conditions improve further.
ORIGINAL POST
Received from NS Forestry Maps today (Aug 20, 2025):
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Thanks for this one, NSDNR
Some background
– Citizen Scientists of SW Nova Scotia ask DNR Minister to put a hold on new forest harvest decisions pending end of the Woods Ban
Post on NSFM 11Aug 2025
– Travel, Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires
NS Gov News Release, Aug 5, 2025. “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:hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted; trail systems through woods are off limits; camping is allowed only in campgrounds. 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…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.”