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# burning land

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Department warns that people who illegally burn land risk prosecution

Burning land between 1 March and 31 August is an offence under the 1976 Wildlife Act.

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Mar 3rd 2019, 8:15 AM

Farmers defend 'extreme and irresponsible' gorse bush burning as best practice

The recent spell of dry weather has left firefighters battling gorse bush blazes, with farmers often blamed for starting them.

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Apr 22nd 2017, 7:00 AM