Scottish Government

APPENDIX J: ADDRESSES

1. In Scotland, queries should be addressed to the SERPID Horticulture and Marketing Unit:

Tel: 0131 244 6303
Fax: 0131 334 6449
e-mail: hort.marketing@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

2. Growers, importers and distributors in England should address queries to:

Tel: 01904 455174
Fax: 01904 455199
e-mail: planthealth.info@defra.gsi.go.uk

3. In Scotland, England and Wales all enquiries concerning wood, bark or forest trees intended for commercial timber production should be addressed to:

Tel: 0131 334 6414
Fax: 0131 334 6148
e-mail: plant.health@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

4. Copies of plant health legislation can be purchased from The Stationery Office at the following addresses:

5. The Plant Health Guide for Importers sets out restrictions on the imports of plants, plant produce, plant pests, soil and growing medium from non- EC countries. Copies are available free of charge from SERPID Horticulture and Marketing Unit or: Defra Plant Health Division (see contact details overleaf)

A joint HM Customs and Excise/Defra's 'If in doubt, leave it out!' leaflet details personal allowance for travellers wishing to bring plants into the United Kingdom with their baggage. Copies can be obtained free of charge by contacting the HMCE National Advice Service on 0845 010 9000 or the Defra Plant Health HQ on 01904 455174.

Copies of both publications are also available on the Defra Plant Health WebPages

6. Defra's Plant Health website is updated regularly with information about pest and disease interceptions and changes to legislation and other requirements. The website is accessible at www.defra/planth/ph.htm