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 during a weekend press conference, saying the province is in a “precarious” position as it struggles to deal with wildfires while also looking for ways to prevent more from starting as “exceptionally” dry conditions continue….