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21/06/2019
DAERA Publish Guide To Importing Wood Products
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a field guide for forestry traders importing wood and bark into Northern Ireland.
The NI Wood and Bark Import Requirements set out restrictions which must be met when importing controlled material into the region. The controls prevent the spread of economically and environmentally damaging pests and diseases.
It details the specific import requirements for:
• conifer wood and bark
• hardwood wood and bark
• wood products
• tropical wood
This includes any inspection requirements and associated fees for different types of wood, bark and products.
The full guide can be viewed here.
(JG)
The NI Wood and Bark Import Requirements set out restrictions which must be met when importing controlled material into the region. The controls prevent the spread of economically and environmentally damaging pests and diseases.
It details the specific import requirements for:
• conifer wood and bark
• hardwood wood and bark
• wood products
• tropical wood
This includes any inspection requirements and associated fees for different types of wood, bark and products.
The full guide can be viewed here.
(JG)
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