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Scottish timber exports to Ireland halted due to bark beetle infestation
Posted on September 9, 2024 |
Scottish Forestry and Ireland’s Department of Agriculture have paused the transport of conifer timber with bark from Scotland’s west coast to Ireland after large larch bark beetles were found in Passage West Port, Cork.
It’s suspected that the beetles may have traveled on roundwood logs from Scotland, though this is not confirmed.
During the investigation, Scottish Forestry will not issue export certificates for timber to Ireland.
Timber already on its way to Ireland will be inspected at Irish ports before being cleared.
All Scottish log imports will be inspected at Irish ports to ensure safety.
Boats carrying timber that haven’t left Scotland yet won’t be allowed to dock in Ireland.