Published on Monday, 9 September 2024 at 1:54:34 PM
The Polyphagous shot-hole borer Quarantine Area Notice has been expanded to cover the
whole Perth metropolitan area.
To contain the spread of this exotic pest, people living and working in the quarantine area must adhere to the following requirements:
Untreated or unseasoned wood and plant material must not be moved outside of the quarantine area.
This includes:
Bark
Green/Fresh Firewood
Plant prunings/cuttings
Logs
Wood/wood chips
Potted plants
Wood chips smaller than 2.5cm in diameter and living plants with stems smaller than 2cm in diameter CAN be moved outside the Quarantine Area.
These restrictions do not apply to lawn clippings.
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