Import and Export of Forestry Plants and Wood Products from Outside EU

Regulated forestry plants, wood and wood products are subject to inspection and certification in order to prevent the introduction of pests into the European Union. Importers and exporters of these regulated commodities into and out of the EU must register with the Department.

The introduction of forestry plants, wood and wood products from the UK into the EU is regulated under EU plant health legislation in the same manner as for other Third Countries.

In the case of imports from the UK, coniferous forestry plants, sawnwood and roundwood with bark are regulated commodities. Certain hardwood species are also regulated:

• Castanea
• Platanus and
• Fraxinus

Other species imported from but not originating in the UK may also be regulated. The Department has provided guidance on the import of regulated plants and wood products following Brexit. If an importer is unsure whether the commodity they wish to import into Ireland is regulated, or for information on the entry requirements, queries may be submitted to forestprotection@agriculture.gov.ie

On completion of the registration process, an importer will be notified of their unique Plant-Health Registration Number (F No.). This unique Plant Health Number will be required to be referenced by an importer/exporter in all applications for importation/exportation of forestry plants, wood and wood products.

Depending on the nature of the registration, the applicant may be required to register on the Department’s Corporate Customer System (CCS) and Single Sign-On systems. Details will be provided following receipt of the Plant Health Registration Application.

To register, complete the form below and return it by post or email to: