Bush Burning (Prohibition) Law of Enugu State. Pays/Territoire Nigéria Sous-division territoriale Enugu Type du document Législation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completA Law to prohibit the burning of bush and to make provisions for related matters. Sujet Environnement gén., Forêts, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Feux de forêts Aire géographique Afrique, Atlantique Nord, Afrique de l'Ouest Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais