Case Overview

This case describes the import requirements for permitted of Agathis species as nursery stock.

Note: The importation of Agathis spp. from New Zealand is not permitted due to serious disease risk posed by the pathogen Phytophthora agathidicida (previously known as Phytophthora taxon Agathis).

All permitted Agathis spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia.

Tissue cultures and the media they are grown in must be free of visible contamination, require phytosanitary certification and be inspected prior to release from biosecurity control. Tissue cultures may be imported without media from a department approved source.

All other plant material will require inspection, treatment and a minimum 3 months growth period the government’s post-entry quarantine facility or a private approved arrangement site where it will be screened for disease.

Warning: This is a summary only. For full import conditions please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.