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Articles 3(1), 5(1), 19(2), 20(2), 21(2) and 30(1)

SCHEDULE 1TREE PESTS WHOSE LANDING IN AND SPREAD WITHIN GREAT BRITAIN IS PROHIBITED

Insects, mites and nematodes

1.  Acleris spp. (non-European), for example, the Blackheaded Budworm

2.  Arrhenodes minutus (Drury), the Oak Timber worm

3.  Choristoneura spp. (non-European), for example, the Western Spruce Budworm

4.  Monochamus spp. (non-European), Sawyer Beetles

5.  Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus (Zimmermann), the Oak Bark Beetle

6.  Pseudopityophthorus pruinosus (Eichhoff), the Oak Bark Beetle

7.  Scaphoideus luteolus (Van Duzee), the White-banded Elm Leaf Hopper

8.  Xiphinema americanum Cobb sensu lato (non-European populations)

9.  Xiphinema californicum Lamberti et Bleve-Zacheo

Fungi

1.  Ceratocystis fagacearum (Bretz) Hunt, the cause of Oak Wilt

2.  Chrysomyxa arctostaphyli Dietel, the cause of Spruce Witches Broom Rust

3.  Cronartium spp. (non-European), a cause of Conifer Rust

4.  Endocronartium spp. (non-European), a cause of Conifer Rust

5.  Guignardia laricina (Saw.) Yamamoto et Ito, the cause of Shoot Blight of larch

6.  Inonotus weirii (Murrill) Kotlaba et Pouzar, the cause of Poria Root Rot

7.  Melampsora farlowii (Arthur) Davis, the cause of Hemlock Rust

8.  Melampsora medusae Thümen, the cause of Poplar Rust

9.  Mycosphaerella larici-leptolepis Ito et al, the cause of Needle Cast of larch

10.  Mycosphaerella populorum G E Thompson, a cause of Poplar Canker

Viruses and virus-like organisms

Elm phlöem necrosis mycoplasm

Parasitic plants

Arceuthobium spp. (non-European), the dwarf mistletoe.

Articles 3(1), 4(1), 5(1), 6, 19(2), 20(2), 21(2) and 30(1)

SCHEDULE 2PROHIBITIONS ON THE LANDING AND MOVEMENT IN GREAT BRITAIN OF INFESTED RELEVANT MATERIAL

PART ARELEVANT MATERIAL, CARRYING OR INFESTED WITH TREE PESTS, WHOSE LANDING IN AND MOVEMENT WITHIN GREAT BRITAIN IS PROHIBITED

(1)(2)(3)
ItemDescription of relevant materialTree pest
1.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of Abies Mill., Cedrus Trew, Larix Mill., Picea A Dietr., Pinus L., Pseudotsuga Carr., and Tsuga Carr.; and wood of conifers (Coniferales), including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, in any case originating in any country outside EuropeBursaphelenchus xylophilus (Steiner et Bührer) Nickle, the Pine Wood Nematode
2.Trees, other than fruit or seeds; wood, including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, retaining any bark; and isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales) originating in any country outside EuropePissodes spp. (non-European), Weevils
3.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of conifers (Coniferales) over 3 metres in height; wood of conifers retaining any bark; isolated bark of conifers, in any case originating in any country outside EuropeScolytidae spp. (non-European), Bark Beetles
4.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of Pinus L.; wood and isolated bark of Pinus L.Atropellis spp., the cause of Atropellis Canker of pine
5.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of Juniperus L., originating in any country outside EuropeAschistonyx eppoi Inouye
6.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of Juniperus L., originating in any country outside EuropeOligonychus perditus Pritchard et Baker
7.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of Acer saccharum Marsh.; wood of Acer saccharum Marsh., including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, in any case originating in any country in North AmericaCeratocystis coerulescens (Münch) Bakshi, the cause of Sapstreak of maple
8.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of Pinus L.; wood of Pinus L.Cercoseptoria pini-densiflorae (Hori et Nambu) Deighton, a cause of Needle Blight of pine
9.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of Pinus L.Scirrhia acicola (Dearn.) Siggers, the cause of Brown Spot Needle Blight of pine
10.Trees for planting, other than seeds, of Platanus L., and wood of Platanus L., including wood which has not kept its natural round surfaceCeratocystis fimbriata f. sp. platani Walter, the cause of Canker Stain of plane
11.Trees for planting, other than seeds, of Castanea Mill. and Quercus L.; wood and isolated bark of Castanea MillCryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr, the cause of Sweet Chestnut Blight
12.Trees for planting, other than fruit or seeds, of Castanea Mill. and Quercus L., originating in non-European countriesCronartium spp. (non-European), a cause of Conifer Rust
13.Trees for planting, other than fruit or seeds, of Castanea Mill. and Quercus L., originating in North American countriesCeratocystis fagacearum (Bretz) Hunt, the cause of Oak Wilt
14.Trees for planting, other than seeds, of Pinus L.Scirrhia pini Funk et Parker, a cause of Needle Blight of pine

PART BRELEVANT MATERIAL, CARRYING OR INFESTED WITH TREE PESTS, WHOSE INTRODUCTION INTO AND MOVEMENT WITHIN A PROTECTED ZONE IN GREAT BRITAIN IS PROHIBITED

(1)(2)(3)(4)
ItemProtected zoneDescription of relevant materialTree pest
*

Described in Schedule 6.

1.The Dendroctonus micans protected zone*Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of conifers (Coniferales) over 3 metres in height; wood of conifers retaining any bark; isolated bark of conifersDendroctonus micans Kugelann, the Great Spruce Bark Beetle
2.Great BritainTrees, other than fruit or seeds, of conifers (Coniferales) over 3 metres in height; wood of conifers retaining any bark; isolated bark of conifers

(a)Ips amitinus Eichhoff, the Smaller Eight-toothed Spruce Bark Beetle

(b)Ips duplicatus Sahlberg, the Northern Spruce Bark Beetle

(c)Ips typographus Heer, the Larger Eight-toothed Spruce Bark Beetle

Article 3(1)

SCHEDULE 3RELEVANT MATERIAL, ORIGINATING IN CERTAIN THIRD COUNTRIES, WHOSE LANDING IN GREAT BRITAIN IS PROHIBITED

(1)(2)(3)
ItemDescription of relevant materialCountries of origin
1.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of Abies Mill., Cedrus Trew, Chamaecyparis Spach, Juniperus L., Larix Mill., Picea A Dietr., Pinus L., Pseudotsuga Carr., or Tsuga Carr.Any country not in Europe
2.Trees with leaves, other than fruit or seeds, of Castanea Mill., or Quercus L.Any country not in Europe
3.Trees with leaves, other than fruit or seeds, of Populus L.Any country in North America
4.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)Any country not in Europe
5.Isolated bark of Castanea Mill.Any third country
6.Isolated bark of Quercus L., other than Quercus suber L.Any country in North America
7.Isolated bark of Acer saccharum Marsh.Any country in North America
8.Isolated bark of Populus L.Any country of the American continent
9.Soil or growing medium, other than that composed entirely of peatBelarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, the Ukraine, and any country not in Europe except the following: Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Libya, Malta, Morocco and Tunisia

Articles 3(2), 4(2) and (3), 6, 8(1) and (2), 9, 11 and 19(2)

SCHEDULE 4RESTRICTIONS ON THE LANDING AND MOVEMENT IN GREAT BRITAIN OF RELEVANT MATERIAL

PART ARELEVANT MATERIAL, CONSIGNED DIRECTLY FROM THIRD COUNTRIES, WHOSE LANDING IN GREAT BRITAIN IS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS

(1)(2)(3)(4)
ItemDescription of relevant materialConditions of landingCertificate required to accompany the items listed in column 2
1.Wood of conifers (Coniferales), except that of Thuja L., other than wood in the form of:
  • chips, particles, wood waste or scrap obtained in whole or in part from conifers;

  • packing cases, crates or drums;

  • pallets, box pallets or other load boards;

  • dunnage, spacers and bearers, but including that which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the USA

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, there shall be evidence by application of a mark, approved by the Commissioners and applied to the wood, that it has undergone an appropriate heat treatment to achieve a minimum wood core temperature of 56°C for 30 minutes; or, in the case of wood originating in Canada and the USA only, where a wood core temperature of 56°C is not achieved during the kiln-drying cycle, there shall be evidence that the wood has been kiln-dried at a kiln temperature of at least 60°C for a period of not less than 1 hour, achieved at the end of the drying cyclePhytosanitary certificate or Industry certificate
2.Wood of conifers (Coniferales), except that of Thuja L., in the form of packing cases, crates, drums, pallets, box pallets or load boards, dunnage, spacers and bearers, including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the USAWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the wood shall be stripped of its bark and shall be free from grub holes which are larger than 3 mm across, and shall have a moisture content expressed as a percentage of dry matter, of less than 20%, achieved at the time of manufactureNone
3.Wood of Thuja L., in the form of packing cases, crates, drums, pallets, box pallets or other load boards, dunnage, spacers and bearers, including wood which has not kept its natural round surfaceWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the wood shall be stripped of its bark, and shall be free from grub holes which are larger than 3 mm acrossNone
4.Wood of Thuja L., including that which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the USAWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the wood shall be stripped of its bark and shall be free from grub holes which are larger than 3 mm acrossPhytosanitary certificate or Industry certificate
5.Wood of conifers (Coniferales), in the form of chips, particles, wood waste or scrap obtained in whole or in part from trees originating in Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the USA

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3:

(a)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that the product has undergone an appropriate fumigation shipboard or in a container prior to shipment; and

(b)

the product shall be shipped in sealed containers or in such a way as to prevent any re-infestation

Phytosanitary certificate
6.Wood of conifers (Coniferales), other than wood in the form of chips, particles, wood waste or scrap obtained in whole or in part from conifers, but including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in non-European countries other than Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the USA

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the wood:

(a)

shall be stripped of its bark and shall be free from grub holes which are larger than 3 mm across; or

(b)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Phytosanitary certificate
7.Wood of conifers (Coniferales), originating in European countries

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Dendroctonus micans Kugelann; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Phytosanitary certificate
8.Wood of conifers (Coniferales), originating in European countries

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ips duplicatus Sahlberg; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Phytosanitary certificate
9.Wood of conifers (Coniferales), originating in European countries

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ips typographus Heer; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Phytosanitary certificate
10.Wood of conifers (Coniferales), originating in European countries

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ips amitinus Eichhoff; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Phytosanitary certificate
11.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of conifers (Coniferales), originating in non-European countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production is free from Pissodes spp. (non-European)Phytosanitary certificate
12.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of conifers (Coniferales), over 3 metres in height, originating in non-European countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production is free from Scolytidae spp. (non-European)Phytosanitary certificate
13.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of conifers (Coniferales), over 3 metres in height, originating in European countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that the place of production is free from Dendroctonus micans KugelannPhytosanitary certificate
14.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of conifers (Coniferales), originating in non-European countries, (other than trees of Abies Mill., Cedrus Trew, Chamaecyparis Spach, Juniperus L., Larix Mill., Picea A Dietr., Pinus L., Pseudotsuga Carr. and Tsuga Carr.)

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that the place of production is free from the following pests:

  • Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, (Steiner et Bührer) Nickle,

  • Pissodes spp. (non-European),

  • Scolytidae spp. (non-European)

  • Aschistonyx eppoi Inouye

  • Oligonychus perditus Pritchard et Baker

  • Atropellis spp.

  • Cercoseptoria pinidensiflorae (Hori et Nambu) Deighton

  • Scirrhia acicola (Dearn.) Siggers

  • Cronartium spp. (non-European)

  • Scirrhia pini Funk et Parker

Phytosanitary certificate
15.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), other than fruit or seeds, over 3 metres in height, originating in European countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that the place of production is free from Ips duplicatus SahlbergPhytosanitary certificate
16.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), other than fruit or seeds, over 3 metres in height, originating in European countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that the place of production is free from Ips typographus HeerPhytosanitary certificate
17.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), other than fruit or seeds, over 3 metres in height, originating in European countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that the place of production is free from Ips amitinus EichhoffPhytosanitary certificate
18.Trees, other than seeds, of Pinus L., intended for planting, originating in third countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to paragraphs 11 and 12 above, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of Scirrhia acicola (Dearn.) Siggers or Scirrhia pini Funk et Parker have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetationPhytosanitary certificate
19.Trees, other than seeds, of Abies Mill., Larix Mill., Picea A Dietr., Pinus L., Pseudotsuga Carr., or Tsuga Carr., intended for plantingWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to paragraphs 11, 12 and 18 above, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of Melampsora medusae Thümen have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetationPhytosanitary certificate
20.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales), originating in European countries

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment against bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Ips amitinus Eichhoff

Phytosanitary certificate
21.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales), originating in European countries

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment against bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Ips duplicatus Sahlberg

Phytosanitary certificate
22.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales), originating in European countries

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment against bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Ips typographusHeer

Phytosanitary certificate
23.Wood of Acer saccharum Marsh., including the wood which has not kept its natural round surface, other than wood intended for the production of veneer, originating in North American countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedulePhytosanitary certificate
24.Wood of Acer saccharum Marsh., intended for the production of veneer, originating in North American countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, there shall be evidence from the accompanying documents or some other means that the wood is intended for the production of veneer sheetsPhytosanitary certificate
25.Wood of Castanea Mill., and Quercus L., including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in North American countries

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the wood shall be stripped of its bark, and shall be:

(a)

squared so as to remove entirely the rounded surface; or

(b)

accompanied by an official statement that the moisturecontent of the wood does not exceed 20% expressed as a percentage of dry matter; or

(c)

accompanied by an official statement that the wood has been disinfected by an appropriate hot-air or hot-water treatment; or, in the case of sawn wood with or without residual bark attached, there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Phytosanitary certificate
26.

Wood of Castanea Mill.

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and to paragraph 25 above, the wood:

(a)shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr

Phytosanitary certificate
27.Wood of Platanus L., including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in the USA or ArmeniaWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedulePhytosanitary certificate
28.Wood of Populus L., originating in countries of the American continentWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the wood shall be stripped of its barkPhytosanitary certificate
29.Wood in the form of chips, particles, wood waste or scrap, obtained in whole or in part from Acer saccharum Marsh., Castanea Mill., Platanus L., Populus L. or Quercus L., originating in non-European countries, or from conifers (Coniferales) originating in non-European countries other than Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the USA

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the product shall have been:

(a)

exclusively produced from wood which has been stripped of its bark or which has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule; or

(b)

fumigated shipboard or in a container prior to shipment and shipped in sealed containers or in such a way as to prevent any re-infestation

Phytosanitary certificate
30.Trees, other than fruit and seeds, of Castanea Mill. and Quercus L., originating in non-European countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of Cronartium spp. (non-European) have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetationPhytosanitary certificate
31.Trees, other than fruit and seeds, of Castanea Mill. and Quercus L., originating in North American countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they originate in areas known to be free from Ceratocystis fagacearum (Bretz) HuntPhytosanitary certificate
32.Trees, other than seeds, of Castanea Mill. and Quercus L., intended for planting

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, and paragraphs 30 and 31 above the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that:

(a)

they originate in areas known to be free from Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr; or

(b)

no symptoms of Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation

Phytosanitary certificate
33.Trees, other than seeds, of Platanus L., intended for planting, originating in the USA or Armenia

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that:

(a)

they originate in areas known to be free from Ceratocystis fimbriata f. sp. platani Walter; or

(b)

no symptoms of Ceratocystis fimbriata f. sp. platani Walter have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation

Phytosanitary certificate
34.Trees, other than seeds, of Populus L., intended for planting, originating in third countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of Melampsora medusae Thümen have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetationPhytosanitary certificate
35.Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of Populus L., originating in countries of the American continentWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 and paragraph 34 above, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of Mycosphaerella populorum G E Thompson have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetationPhytosanitary certificate
36.Trees, other than seeds, of Ulmus L., intended for planting, originating in North American countriesWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of Elm phlöem necrosis mycoplasm have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetationPhytosanitary certificate
37.Trees, intended for planting, grown in the open air, other than seeds and trees in tissue culture, originating in third countries other than countries in the Euro-mediterranean area

Without prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they:

(a)

are free from plant debris and from flowers and fruits;

(b)

have been grown in nurseries; and

(c)

have been inspected at appropriate times and prior to export and found to be free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus-like organisms, and either found to be free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms

Phytosanitary certificate
38.Deciduous trees, intended for planting, other than seeds and trees in tissue culture, originating in third countries, other than countries in the Euro-mediterranean areaWithout prejudice to article 3(1), Part A of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they are dormant and free from leavesPhytosanitary certificate
39.

Soil and growing medium attached to or associated with trees originating in:

(a)

Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, the Ukraine; or

(b)

countries outside Europe, other than Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Tunisia

The material shall be accompanied by an official statement that:

(a)

at the time of planting it was:

  • free from soil and organic matter; or

  • found to be free from insects and harmful nematodes and subjected to appropriate examination or heat treatment or fumigation to ensure that it was free from other harmful organisms; or

  • subjected to appropriate heat treatment or fumigation to ensure freedom from harmful organisms; and that

(b)

since planting,

  • either appropriate measures have been taken to ensure that the material has been maintained free from harmful organisms; or

  • within two weeks prior to dispatch, the trees were shaken free from the medium leaving the minimum amount necessary to sustain vitality during transport, and, if replanted, the material used for that purpose meets the requirements laid down in (a) above

Phytosanitary certificate
40.Used forestry machineryThe machinery shall be cleaned and free from soil and plant debrisNone

PART BRELEVANT MATERIAL, CONSIGNED DIRECTLY FROM A MEMBER STATE, WHOSE LANDING AND MOVEMENT IN GREAT BRITAIN IS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS

(1)(2)(3)(4)
ItemDescription of relevant materialConditions of introductionPlant passport required
1.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to article 4(1) and Part B of Schedule 2, and to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Dendroctonus micans Kugelann; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Yes
2.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to article 4(1) and Part B of Schedule 2, and to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ips duplicatus Sahlberg; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Yes
3.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to article 4(1) and Part B of Schedule 2, and to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ips typographus Heer; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at the time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Yes
4.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to article 4(1) and Part B of Schedule 2, and to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ips amitinus Eichhoff

Yes
5.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), other than fruit or seeds, over 3 metres in heightWithout prejudice to article 4(1), Part B of Schedule 2, and to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that the place of production is free from Dendroctonus micans KugelannYes
6.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), other than fruit and seeds, over 3 metres in heightWithout prejudice to article 4(1), Part B of Schedule 2 and to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that the place of production is free from Ips duplicatus SahlbergYes
7.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), other than fruit and seeds, over 3 metres in heightWithout prejudice to article 4(1), Part B of Schedule 2 and to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that the place of production is free from Ips typographus HeerYes
8.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), other than fruit and seeds, over 3 metres in heightWithout prejudice to article 4(1), Part B of Schedule 2 and to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that the place of production is free from Ips amitinus EichhoffYes
9.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to article 4(1), Part B of Schedule 2 and the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatments against bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Dendroctonus micans Kugelann

Yes
10.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to article 4(1), Part B of Schedule 2 and to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatments against bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Ips amitinus Eichhoff

Yes
11.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to article 4(1), Part B of Schedule 2 and to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatments against bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Ips duplicatus Sahlberg

Yes
12.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to article 4(1), Part B of Schedule 2 and to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatments against bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Ips typographus Heer

Yes
13.

Wood of Castanea Mill., except wood which has been stripped of its bark, in the form of:

  • fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms;

  • chips or particles;

  • wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms;

  • wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, except where treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives;

  • split poles, piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise;

  • railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, not impregnated; or

  • wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, (in particular beams, planks, flitches, boards and laths)

The wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) BarrYes
14.

Wood of Platanus L., including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, in the form of:

  • fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms;

  • chips or particles;

  • wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms;

  • wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, except where treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives;

  • split poles, piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise;

  • railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, not impregnated; or

  • wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, (in particular beams, planks, flitches, boards and laths)

(a)The wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ceratocystis fimbriata f. sp. platani Walter; or

(b)there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature Schedule

Yes
15.Isolated bark of Castanea Mill.

The bark shall be accompanied by an official statement:

(a)

that it originates in areas known to be free from Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr; or

(b)

that the consignment has been subjected to fumigationor other appropriate treatment against Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr

Yes
16.Trees of Castanea Mill. and Quercus L., other than seeds, intended for planting

The trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that either:

(a)

they originate in areas known to be free from Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr; or

(b)

no symptoms of Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation

Yes
17.Trees of Platanus L., other than seeds, intended for planting

The trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that either:

(a)

they originate in areas known to be free from Ceratocystis fimbriata f. sp. platani Walter; or

(b)

no symptoms of Ceratocystis fimbriata f. sp. platani Walter have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation

Yes
18.Trees of Populus L., other than seeds, intended for planting

The trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that either:

(a)

they originate in areas known to be free from Melampsora medusae Thümen; or

(b)

no symptoms of Melampsora medusae Thümen have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation

Yes
19.Used forestry machineryThe machinery shall be cleaned and free from soil and plant debrisNo

PART CRELEVANT MATERIAL, CONSIGNED DIRECTLY FROM A MEMBER STATE, WHOSE INTRODUCTION INTO AND MOVEMENT WITHIN THE DENDROCTONUS MICANS PROTECTED ZONE IS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS

(1)(2)(3)(4)
ItemDescription of relevant materialConditions of introduction and movementPlant passport required
1.Trees of conifers (Coniferales) over 3 metres in height, other than fruit or seedsWithout prejudice to article 4(1) and Part B of Schedule 2, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that the place of production is free from Dendroctonus micans KugelannYes
2.

Wood of conifers (Coniferales) in the form of:

  • fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms;

  • chips or particles;

  • wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms;

  • wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, except where treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives;

  • split poles, piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise;

  • railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties), not impregnated;

  • wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, (in particular beams, planks, flitches, boards and laths);

  • packing cases, crates and drums;

  • pallets, box pallets and other load boards, other than pallets and box pallets where they satisfy the standard set up for “UIC-Pallets” and are marked accordingly

Without prejudice to article 4(1) and Part B of Schedulule 2,

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Dendroctonus micans Kugelann; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Yes
3.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to article 4(1) and Part B of Schedule 2, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment against bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Dendroctonus micans Kugelann

Yes
4.Wood of conifers (Coniferales) in the form of dunnage

(a)The wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)it shall have undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

No
5.Used forestry machineryThe machinery shall be cleaned and free from soil and plant debrisNo

Articles 7 and 8(3)and(4)

SCHEDULE 5RESTRICTIONS ON CONSIGNMENTS OF RELEVANT MATERIAL TO MEMBER STATES

PART ARELEVANT MATERIAL WHOSE CONSIGNMENT TO A MEMBER STATE IS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS

(1)(2)(3)(4)
ItemDescription of relevant materialConditions of consignmentPlant passport required
1.

Wood of Castanea Mill., except wood which has been stripped of its bark, in the form of:

  • fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms;

  • chips or particles;

  • wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated into logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms;

  • wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, except where treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives;

  • split poles, piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise;

  • railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, not impregnated; or

  • wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, (in particular beams, planks, flitches, boards and laths)

The wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) BarrYes
2.

Wood of Platanus L., including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, in the form of:

  • fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms;

  • chips or particles;

  • wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated into logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms;

  • wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, except where treated with paint, stains, creosote orother preservatives;

  • split poles, piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise;

  • railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, not impregnated; or

  • wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, (in particular beams, planks, flitches, boards and laths);

The wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ceratocystis fimbriata f.sp. platani WalterYes
3.Isolated bark of Castanea Mill.

The bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

originates in areas known to be free from Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr; or

(b)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment against Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr

Yes
4.Trees of Castanea Mill. and Quercus L., other than fruit or seeds, originating in non-European countriesThe trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetationYes
5.Trees of Castanea Mill. and Quercus L., other than fruit or seeds, originating in North American countriesThe trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they originate areas known to be free from Ceratocystis fagacearum (Bretz) HuntYes
6.Trees of Castanea Mill. and Quercus L., other than seeds, intended for planting

The trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that either:

(a)

they originate in areas known to be free from Cryphonetria parasitica (Murrill) Barr; or

(b)

no symptoms of Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill) Barr have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation

Yes
7.Trees of Platanus L., other than seeds, originating in the USA or ArmeniaThe trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of Ceratocystis fimbriata f.sp. platani Walter have been observed at the place of production or its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetationYes
8.Trees of Populus L., other than seeds, intended for planting, originating in third countriesThe trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of Melampsora medusae Thümen have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetationYes
9.Trees of Populus L., other than seeds, originating in countries of the American continentWithout prejudice to paragraph 8 above, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of Mycosphaerella populorum G E Thompson have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetationYes
10.Trees of Abies Mill., Larix Mill., Picea A Dietr., Pinus L., Pseudotsuga Carr., and Tsuga Carr., other than seeds, intended for planting

The trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of the following tree pests have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetation:

  • Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (Steiner et Bührer) Nickle

  • Melampsora medusae Thümen

  • Dendroctonus micans Kugelann

  • Ips amitinus Eichhoff

  • Ips duplicatus Sahlberg

  • Ips typographus Heer

Yes
11.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), other than fruit and seeds, originating in non-European countriesThe trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production is free from Pissodes spp. (non-European)Yes
12.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), other than fruit or seeds, over 3 metres in height, originating in non-European countries (other than trees of Abies Mill., Cedrus Trew, Chamaecyparis Spach, Juniperus L., Larix Mill.,Picea A Dietr., Pinus L., Pseudotsuga Carr., or Tsuga Carr.)Without prejudice to paragraph 11 above, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production is free from Scolytidae spp. (non-European)Yes
13.Trees of Pinus L., other than seeds, intended for plantingWithout prejudice to paragraphs 11 and 12 above, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that no symptoms of Scirrhia acicola (Dearn.) Siggers or Scirrhia pini Funk et Parker have been observed at the place of production or in its immediate vicinity since the beginning of the last complete cycle of vegetationYes

PART BRELEVANT MATERIAL WHOSE CONSIGNMENT TO A PROTECTED ZONE OUTSIDE GREAT BRITAIN IS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS

(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
ItemDescription of relevant materialConditions of consignmentProtected zone(s)Plant passport required
1.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Dendroctonus micans Kugelann; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
2.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ips duplicatus Sahlberg; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
3.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ips typographus Heer; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
4.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ips amitinus Eichhoff; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through anappropriate time/temperature schedule

France (Corsica), Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
5.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ips cembrae Heer; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
6.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Ips sexdentatus Boerner; or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Greece, Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
7.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Pissodes spp. (European); or

(c)

there shall be evidence by a mark “Kiln-dried”, “K.D.” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on its packaging in accordance with current commercial usage, that it has undergone kiln-drying to below 20% moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, at time of manufacture, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule

Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
8.Wood of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the wood under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones:

(a)

the wood shall be stripped of its bark; or

(b)

the wood shall be accompanied by an official statement that it originates in areas known to be free from Matsucoccus feytaudi Duc.

France (Corsica)Yes
9.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), over 3 metres in height, other than fruit or seedsWithout prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they originate in areas known to be free from Dendroctonus micans KugelannGreece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
10.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), over 3 metres in height, other than fruit or seedsWithout prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they originate in areas known to be free from Ips duplicatus SahlbergGreece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
11.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), over 3 metres in height, other than fruit or seedsWithout prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they originate in areas known to be free from Ips typographus HeerGreece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
12.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), over 3 metres in height, other than fruit or seedsWithout prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they originate in areas known to be free from Ips amitinus EichhoffFrance (Corsica), Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
13.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), over 3 metres in height, other than fruit or seedsWithout prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they originate in areas known to be free from Ips cembrae HeerGreece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
14.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), over 3 metres in height, other than fruit or seedsWithout prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they originate in areas known to be free from Ips sexdentatus BoernerGreece, Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
15.Trees of conifers (Coniferales), other than fruit or seedsWithout prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they originate in areas known to be free from Pissodes spp. (European)Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
16.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment for bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Dendroctonus micans Kugelann

Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
17.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment for bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Ips amitinus Eichhoff

France (Corsica), Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
18.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment for bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Ips cembrae Heer

Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
19.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment for bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Ips duplicatus Sahlberg

Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
20.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment for bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Ips sexdentatus Boerner

Greece, Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
21.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment for bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Ips typographus Heer

Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
22.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Matsucoccus feytaudi Duc.

France (Corsica)Yes
23.Isolated bark of conifers (Coniferales)

Without prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the bark under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the bark shall be accompanied by an official statement that the consignment:

(a)

has been subjected to fumigation or other appropriate treatment against bark beetles; or

(b)

originates in areas known to be free from Pissodes spp. (European)

Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
24.Trees of Larix Mill., other than seeds, intended for plantingWithout prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production is free from Cephalcia lariciphila (Klug.)France, Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
25.Trees of Pinus L., Picea A Dietr., Larix Mill., Abies Mill. and Pseudotsuga Carr., other than seeds, intended for plantingWithout prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production is free from Gremmeniella abietina (Lag.) MoreletIreland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
26.Trees of Pinus L., other than seeds, intended for plantingWithout prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production is free from Thaumetopoeapityocampa (Den. et Schiff.)Spain (Ibiza)Yes
27.Trees of Picea A Dietr., other than seeds, intended for plantingWithout prejudice to the other conditions applicable to the trees under this Part in relation to the same protected zone or zones, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that they have been produced in nurseries and that the place of production is free from Gilpinia hercyniae (Hartig.)France, Ireland, Greece, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManYes
28.Used forestry machineryThe machinery shall be cleaned and free from soil and plant debrisDenmark, Ireland, Portugal (Azores), Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ManNo

Article 2(1)

SCHEDULE 6DESCRIPTION OF THE DENDROCTONUS MICANS PROTECTED ZONE

The Dendroctonus micans protected zone comprises—

1.  Scotland;

2.  The Isle of Man;

3.  The following counties of England:

  • Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Cleveland, Cornwall, Cumbria, Devon, Dorest, Durham, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Humberside, Kent, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Northumberland, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, South Yorkshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Tyne and Wear, West Sussex, West Yorkshire, Wiltshire, the Isle of Wight, the Isles of Scilly; and

4.  The following parts of English counties:

Avon:that part of the county which lies to the south of the southern boundary of the M4;
Derbyshire:the districts of North-east Derbyshire, Chesterfield and Bolsover;
Leicestershire:the districts of Charnwood, Melton, Rutland, Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, Leicester and Blaby;
North Yorkshire:the districts of Scarborough, Ryedale, Hambleton, Richmondshire, Harrogate, York and Selby.

Article 2(1)

SCHEDULE 7MEANING OF “DIRECTIVE 77/93/EEC” INSTRUMENTS AMENDING COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 77/93/EEC

InstrumentReference
Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Hellenic
Republic and the adjustment of the TreatiesOJ No. L291, 19.11.79, p. 17.
Council Directive 80/392/EECOJ No. L100, 17.4.80, p.32.
Council Directive 80/393/EECOJ No. L100, 17.4.80, p.35.
Council Directive 81/7/EECOJ No. L14, 16.1.81, p.23.
Council Directive 84/378/EECOJ No. L207, 2.8.84, p.1.
Council Directive 85/173/EECOJ No. L65, 6.3.85, p.23.
Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3768/85OJ No. L362, 31.12.85, p.8.
Council Directive 85/574/EECOJ No. L372, 31.12.85, p.25.
Commission Directive 86/545/EECOJ No. L323, 18.11.86, p.14.
Commission Directive 86/546/EECOJ No. L323, 18.11.86, p.16.
Commission Directive 86/547/EECOJ No. L323, 18.11.86, p.21.
Council Directive 86/651/EECOJ No. L382, 31.12.86, p.13.
Council Directive 87/298/EECOJ No. L151, 11.6.87, p.1.
Commission Directive 88/271/EECOJ No. L116, 4.5.88, p.13.
Commission Directive 88/272/EECOJ No. L116, 4.5.88, p.19.
Commission Directive 88/430/EECOJ No. L208, 2.8.88, p.36.
Council Directive 88/572/EECOJ No. L313, 19.11.88, p.39.
Council Directive 89/359/EECOJ No. L153, 6.6.89, p.28.
Council Directive 89/439/EECOJ No. L212, 22.7.89, p.106.
Commission Directive 90/80/EECOJ No. L51, 27.2.90, p.34.
Council Directive 90/168/EECOJ No. L92, 7.4.90, p.49.
Council Directive 90/490/EECOJ No. L271, 3.10.90, p.28.
Commission Directive 90/506/EECOJ No. L282, 13.10.90, p.67.
Council Directive 91/27/EECOJ No. L16, 22.1.91, p.29.
Council Directive 91/683/EECOJ No. L376, 31.12.91, p.29.
Commission Directive 92/10/EECOJ No. L70, 17.3.92, p.27.
Commission Directive 92/98/EECOJ No. L352, 2.12.92, p.1.
Commission Directive 92/103/EECOJ No. L363, 11.12.92, p.1.
Council Directive 93/19/EECOJ No. L96, 22.4.93, p.3.

Articles 2(1) and 18

SCHEDULE 8

PART AREQUIREMENTS FOR PLANT PASSPORTS

1.  A plant passport shall comprise either an official label or an official label together with a document of a kind normally used for trade purposes, containing the information specified in paragraph 4 or (as the case may be) 5 below.

2.—(1) An official label shall not have been previously used and shall be made of material suitable to its purposes under this Order.

(2) The Commissioners may approve a form of adhesive label for use as an official label.

3.—(1) The information contained in a plant passport shall be—

(a)given in at least one of the official languages of the European Communities, and

(b)printed, except where it would not be reasonably practicable to do so.

(2) Where the information is printed, it shall be printed in block capitals.

(3) Where the information is not printed, it shall be given in typescript or written in block capitals.

(4) Where a plant passport refers to the botanical name of a tree or tree product, the name shall include its Latin name.

4.  Where a plant passport comprises only an official label, it shall contain the information specified in paragraph 6 below.

5.  Where the plant passport comprises an official label and an additional document—

(a)the official label shall contain at least the information specified in sub-paragraphs (a)-(e) of paragraph 6 below, and

(b)the documents taken together shall contain all the information specified in that paragraph, and may also contain, clearly separated from that information, any other information relevant for the purpose of labelling the material to which the plant passport relates.

6.  The information referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 above shall be—

(a)the title “EEC-plant passport”;

(b)the code for Great Britain (“UK”);

(c)the code for the Forestry Commission (“FC”);

(d)the registration number issued to the forestry trader by the Commissioners, indicating that he is authorised to attach the plant passport;

(e)the week number of the date when the plant passport is attached to the material in question, or a serial or batch number identifying that material;

(f)the botanical name of the material in question;

(g)the quantity of the material in question (number of trees, volume or weight of wood or isolated bark, etc.);

(h)if the plant passport is valid for a protected zone, the marking “ZP” and the code for the protected zone;

(i)in the case of a replacement plant passport, the marking “RP”, and the information at sub-paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) above, identifying the forestry trader who attached the original plant passport;

(j)in the case of imported material, the name of the country of origin of the material or (if different) the country from which the material was consigned to Great Britain.

Article 2(1)

SCHEDULE 9FORM OF PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE AND REFORWARDING PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE

PART AFORM OF PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE

PART BFORM OF REFORWARDING PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE

Article 33

SCHEDULE 10REVOCATION OF ORDERS

OrderReference
The Dutch Elm Disease (Restriction on Movement of Elms) Order 1984S.I. 1984/686
The Dutch Elm Disease (Restriction on Movement of Elms) (Amendment) Order 1988S.I. 1988/605
The Plant Health (Forestry) (Great Britain) Order 1989S.I. 1989/823
The Plant Health (Forestry) (Great Britain) (Amendment) Order 1989S.I. 1989/1951
The Plant Health (Forestry) (Great Britain) (Amendment) Order 1990S.I. 1990/2398
The Plant Health (Forestry) (Great Britain) (Amendment) Order 1992S.I. 1992/3235

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