Import of plant from USA
Mike Roscoe wrote:
"Rupert" wrote in a message:.
I am about to import a plant from the USA and have sorted shipping
etc. Any help much appreciated
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Well done you Rupert! Since 7/11, my son who lives in the USA has
not
been allowed to send any plant material to me here in the UK.
However, he IS allowed to send me seeds, the envelopes containing
them have been sometimes opened and inspected during transit.
Broadening the discussion, I wonder if it's time to stop the
importation of plants altogether. Is the, perhaps minor, increased
risk of introducing pests and diseases worth it, balanced against
any, perhaps modest, benefit?
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Mike.
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