HALIFAX — 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.

The province has banned hiking, fishing and using vehicles in the woods, as well as any camping outside of designated camp sites. All trail systems through wooded areas are also off limits as the province deals with an extended period of hot and dry weather.

The fine for breaking these rules or disobeying the province’s preexisting open fire ban is $25,000.

A spokesperson with the provincial Department of Natural Resources said its staff are “fielding a high volume” of both questions about what is allowed under the restrictions, and permit requests from business that operate in the woods. There are more than

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