Plant Health (Forestry) (Phytophthora ramorum) (Great Britain) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 1478 of 2002). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision England Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Cultivated plants Keyword Timber International trade Plant protection Pests/diseases Quarantine Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Coming into force on 27 June 2002. Abstract This Order implements measures to prevent the introduction and spread into Great Britain of the pest Phytophthora ramorum, a fungus which is not established in the United Kingdom. It regulates the landing and movement in and within Great Britain of forest trees and wood and bark from forest trees originating in the United States of America which has been identified as susceptible to the pest, known to cause Sudden Oak Death syndrome in certain species of oak, as well as harm to other plants. The Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Repealed by Plant Health (Forestry) ("Phytophthora ramorum") (Great Britain) (No. 2) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 2589 of 2002). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002 Keyword: Timber, International trade, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Quarantine Source: FAO, FAOLEX