Madam Speaker, I present a petition today signed by 518 people about Kejimkujik National Park. Apparently, beginning this year, firewood will no longer be provided for backcountry campsites in Kejimkujik National Park.
As we all know, campfires are an essential part of the camping experience, and many back country campers, including kayakers, hikers and canoeists, will face significant logistical challenges in expecting them to bring sufficient firewood for a multi-day trip. What will happen is that many campers will resort to foraging wood from the forest and cause unnecessary harm to the local ecosystem.
The signatories are asking Parks Canada to reconsider the decision to not provide firewood to the back country of Kejimkujik National Park.