The Plant Health (Forestry) (Great Britain) Order 1993

Exceptions from the requirements for certificates

10.  The requirements of articles 3(2) and 9 in respect of the provision of a phytosanitary certificate or an industry certificate shall not apply to any trees or wood not showing any signs of pest damage which are landed in Great Britain in the baggage of a passenger or other traveller and which—

(a) are not intended for use in the course of trade or business;

(b) are intended for household use;

(c) have been grown in the Euro-Mediterranean area; and

(d) are in one of the following categories, not exceeding the stated quantities—

(i) parts of trees including dried cones, leaves and branches for decoration or which together form a single spray, one wreath or one cut coniferous tree less than 3 metres in height,

(ii) seeds of Castanea (chestnuts), intended for human consumption, not exceeding 2 kilogrammes,

(iii) tree seedlings, except in bonsai form, not exceeding 5 in number, or

(iv) pieces of wood without bark, not exceeding 5 in number and not exceeding 1 metre in length.