The Plant Health (Wood and Bark) Order (Northern Ireland) 2006

Article 19(1) and (2),and 21(1)

SCHEDULE 6 Prohibitions on the landing in and movement within Northern Ireland of relevant material without a plant passport

PART A Relevant material, from another part of the European Community, which may only be landed or moved in Northern Ireland if accompanied by a plant passport

1.  Wood referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of “wood” in Article 2(1), where it—

(a) has been obtained in whole or in part from Platanus L., including wood which has not kept its natural round surface; and

(b) meets one of the descriptions specified in item 1.7(b) in Annex V, Part A, Section I of the Directive.

PART B Relevant material, from another part of the European Community, which may only be landed or moved in Northern Ireland if accompanied by a plant passport which is valid for Northern Ireland (as a protected zone)

1.  Wood referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of “wood” in Article 2(1), where it—

(a) has been obtained in whole or in part from—

(i) conifers (Coniferales), excluding wood which is bark-free;

(ii) Castanea Mill., excluding wood which is bark-free; and

(b) meets one of the descriptions specified in item 1.10(b) in Annex V, Part A, Section II of the Directive.

2.  Isolated bark of Castanea Mill. or conifers (Coniferales).