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Get help to classify various types of wood for import and export.
How to export certain types of regulated wood, wood products and bark from Great Britain to the world.
This project explored the use of lesser known hardwoods for marine and freshwater construction, in order to support more sustainable forestry options.
If you use, produce or supply wood packaging material (WPM) to move goods to or from the EU or the rest of the world, you must make sure it meets international standards.
Find out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it's appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
Find out how to import timber and wood material, including the documents, identity checks and plant health inspections required.
What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.
Collection of plant health guidance and forms for trading in wood, wood products, firewood, bark, dunnage or wood packaging.
Find out how to import firewood, such as logs and kindling, into England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain).
How to deal with threats - like grey squirrels and rhododendron - to protect native species and habitats in woodlands.
Guidance for businesses trading in timber and timber-related products.
Find out about pests and diseases that could be affecting your trees.
Find out how to restock trees on a site where they have been felled due to pests or disease.
Register so you can import or export regulated timber, wood products and bark, apply for export phytosanitary certificates, issue plant passports or apply ISPM15 marking.
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