Bush Burning (Prohibition) Law of Enugu State. País/Territorio Nigeria Subdivisión territorial Enugu Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1991 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoA Law to prohibit the burning of bush and to make provisions for related matters. Materia Medio ambiente gen., Bosques, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Incendios forestales Área geográphica Africa, Atlántico Norte, Africa Occidental Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés