Game Preservation Act (N.I.) 1928, Chapter 25 as amended by the Game Law Amendment Act 1951, Chapter 4

Under this legislation it is an offence to burn or otherwise destroy, during the period commencing 15 April in any year and ending the 31 August, any gorse, furze, whin, heath, ling or fern growing an any mountain, moor, heath, bog or other uncultivated land.

The maximum penalty for non-compliance is £25 or three months imprisonment.

Enforcement is by the Police Service Northern Ireland.