Provincial parks will shut down across Nova Scotia starting later Tuesday, the government says, as the province faces a dry summer and heightened wildfire risk .

With a burn-ban already in place, officials said Tuesday they’re shuttering parks as of 4 p.m. to protect the public.

“We are telling Nova Scotians to stay out of the woods,” said Premier Tim Houston during a press conference.

The provincial parks ban restricts the public from unnecessary travel into the forests and partake in activities including hiking, camping, fishing and the use of wood.

The public will also not be allowed to use vehicles in the woods or access trail systems.

While camping is allowed, it is only permitted in official campgrounds.

Private landowners are free to use their own properties but cannot host

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