PEOPLE could be fined £1,000 for lighting barbecues in the New Forest or feeding the area's famous ponies.
Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) could be introduced in the district following a sharp rise in the number of families flouting the Forest bylaws.
The proposal is due to be discussed by the district council's ruling cabinet next week.
A report to members says: "Failure to comply with a PSPO can result in a fixed penalty notice (maximum penalty £100) or prosecution through the magistrates’ court, with a maximum fine of £1,000.
"Used proportionately and in the right circumstances, PSPOs allow local areas to counter unreasonable and persistent behaviour that affects the quality of life.
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"They can send a clear message that certain behaviours will not be tolerated, and help reassure residents that unreasonable conduct is being addressed."
Part of the report deals with the issue of wildfires caused by campfires and disposable barbecues.
It also describes the dangers associated with people petting and feeding the ponies that roam the Forest.
Animals learn to associate humans with food and often approach members of the public, which can result in people being bitten, kicked or knocked over.
The report says: "Animals can also become dependent on human food, which can seriously affect their health.
"People often dump windfall apples on the Forest, mistakenly believing they are of benefit to the ponies. Apples can not only cause choking but also colic, which can be fatal to ponies.
"Grass cuttings pose a particular danger. When eaten they ferment, creating gas and that can sometimes lead to a ruptured stomach."
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Cllr David Harrison said: "The first proposed PSPO would prohibit the lighting of fires and barbeques on land managed by Forestry England.
"The second would cover the feeding and petting of ponies, horses, mules and donkeys within the New Forest Perambulation - the area accessible to depastured stock.
"Actions covered by the proposed PSPOs are already prohibited, but without the ability to issue fixed penalty notices enforcement has been impractical."
If the council decides to proceed with the scheme the new measures could be introduced in time for next summer.
PSPOs are already used in towns and cities across the UK to prevent people drinking alcohol in the street.
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