You can officially go back in the woods.

Unless you live in Annapolis County, where the Long Lake wildfire continues to burn.

The province says they felt it was time to lift their restrictions on activity and travel in the woods.

Natural Resources minister Tory Rushton says they look at improving conditions and the impact the restrictions have on businesses as factors.

The change applies to Cumberland, Hants, Lunenburg, Kings, Queens, Shelburne, Digby and Yarmouth counties.

The burn ban remains in place for the entire province.