Changes
New BICON case for Carya spp. seed for sowing
Effective from 18 May 2022The following species have been moved from the ‘Nut and woody tree seeds for sowing’ BICON case, into a new case called ‘Carya spp. as seeds for sowing’.
Carya alba |
Carya aquatica |
Carya buckleyi |
Carya buckleyi var. villosa |
Carya cordiformis |
Carya glabra |
Carya illinoensis |
Carya illinoinensis |
Carya laciniosa |
Carya oliviformis |
Carya ovata |
Carya pallida |
Carya pecan |
Carya texana |
Carya tomentosa |
Hicoria pallida |
Hicorius glabra var. villosa |
Hicorius laciniosa |
Hicorius pecan |
Hicorius villosa |
Juglans cordiformis |
Juglans glabra |
Juglans illinoinensis |
Juglans laciniosa |
Juglans oliviformis |
Juglans pecan |
As advised on 16 May 2022, emergency measures will apply to the above species to manage the risk of Xylella fastidiosa, Australia’s highest ranked priority plant pest.
To keep updated on the emergency measures for Carya seeds for sowing, please subscribe to the ‘Carya spp. as seeds for sowing’ BICON case using these instructions.
Who does this alert affect:
Importers (and their customs brokers) of Carya seed species (listed above) imported for sowing and department staff.
Further information:
Enquiries can be directed to 1800 900 090 or via email at imports@awe.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email with ‘Xylella emergency measures – Plant T2’).
This Change applies to the following Cases: