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Plants and Plant Products (Importation) Order, 1976 (G.S.I. No. 44 of 1976).

Country/Territory
Guernsey (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1976
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Forestry protection measures Non-timber products Timber Forest management/forest conservation Plant protection Pests/diseases International trade Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order places controls and restrictions on the importation of trees and part of trees, and in particular the bark of trees in order to prevent the introduction in Guernsey of Dutch Elm disease. Certain varieties of trees may only be imported with a licence of the Committee for Horticulture. Bark from elm is prohibited and Elm trees may only be imported stripped of its bark and disinfected.

Full text
English
Website
www.guernseylegalresources.gg

References - Legislation

Implements

Import and Export (Plant Health) Ordinance, 1982.

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 1982 (2011)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Authorization/permit, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX