Bush Burning (Prohibition) Law of Enugu State. Country/Territory Nigeria Territorial subdivision Enugu Document type Legislation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleA Law to prohibit the burning of bush and to make provisions for related matters. Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Forest fires Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Law prohibits the indiscriminate and unapproved burning of bushes and forests, both as an agricultural or hunting practice. Importantly, it not only prohibits the burning of bushes but also setting fire in open places. It contains penal provisions for offenders with a prison term of up to one year. It also provides for the possibility of civil actions to be taken against offenders. Full text English