APHIS Issues Letter on Interstate Movement of Xmas Trees & Wreaths
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a letter to the trade regarding the interstate movement of Christmas trees and wreaths, as such items are federally regulated in certain areas of the country. These regulations aim to prevent…
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the spread of damaging forest pests such as gypsy moth, pine shoot beetle, as well as the sudden oak death pathogen, Phytophthora ramorum, which can spread by moving a number of decorative wood products. APHIS regulations, as well as some State regulations, require certain conditions be met in order to move Christmas trees and wreaths out of quarantined areas. Further information is available here.