This Act stipulates that, notwithstanding the Local Governments Act or any other written law to the contrary, the burning of grass by any person is prohibited in all areas of Uganda, except under authority and under the supervision of specified public officers. Also clearing of farm land and other burning for specified purposes shall be allowed. The Act also requires able-bodied men to offer, at request of specified public officers, assistance to control or extinguish fire, or to prevent the bur