Residents in the Ingramport and Bridgewater areas are organizing a community effort this March 2026 to stop trees from being cut down in a large local wilderness area. The group is looking to protect 11,000 hectares of land around the Ingram River to keep the natural environment safe for the future.
The community is using petitions and asking people to contact government officials to turn the land into a permanent park called the Ingram River Wilderness Area. Members of the Ingram Action Group say the area is important for local wildlife and outdoor activities like hiking and tourism.
This push comes as the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables continues to allow industrial wood harvesting in the region. While the provincial government has a goal to protect 20 per cent of all land in the province by 2030, the Ecology Action Centre argues that cutting down trees in this specific area makes that goal much harder to reach.
People in the community have been vocal about this issue since at least 2021, and local businesses like Habitant Interiors have helped raise awareness. The residents hope that by speaking up now, they can stop current plans for clear-cutting and ensure the forest remains untouched for generations to come.
