Propagable Forest Produce

Before importing seeds (for sowing), plants or cuttings into New Zealand you need to know the scientific name for the plant(s) you are interested in. This includes the genus and species.

You then need to refer to the Plants Biosecurity Index to determine the quarantine level required for that species.

Plant species either unlisted or "prohibited" in the index can only be imported with the approval of the Environmental Risk Management Authority of New Zealand.

Specific Import Health Standards

Below are some Import Health Standards which may be helpful:

• Seeds for sowing for approved Pinus species from all countries
• Seeds for sowing for approved Pseudotsuga menziesii from all countries
• Scion material for Pseudotsuga menziesii in relation to pine pitch canker and sudden oak death (151 KB)
• Proposal to further delineate pest free areas (151 KB) of pine pitch canker (Fusarium circinatum (syn. Fusarium subglutinans f sp. pini)) in California, USA, and to delineate the world wide area of infestation of Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death).
• Report on the interception of Fusarium circinatum (Pitch Canker) 

Apply for development of Import Health Standard

• Fresh Produce, Nursery Stock, Grain for Processing and Seed for Sowing PDF (57 KB) MSWord (77 KB)
• Processed Plant and Forestry Products PDF (55 KB) MSWord (76 KB)

Page last updated: 30 April 2008