Seed imports to Oz
Bill Richardson (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:37:26 PST)

Hi Leigh and Ron,
yes, Ron is correct in pointing this out, not all parcels are inspected.
However, I always insist that proper requirements are adhered to when
sending into Aust., as quarantine restrictions are very important and vital
to protesct us from unwanted pests.
I am always happy to see that a parcel has been inspected. It means that
they are doing the job properly.
Ron, lovely weather here at present. Lovely warm days and we have had some
rain (much needed).
regards,
Bill Richardson,
Ixia King
Summer 10c. to 36c. at present
West Gippsland,
Victoria,
Australia
ixia@dcsi.net.au
http://www.angelfire.com/ri/ixia/
"Almost any garden, if you see it at just the right moment, can be confused
with Paradise" Henry Mitchell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Redding" <ron_redding@hotmail.com>
To: <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: [pbs] Seed imports to Oz

Leigh

I have found the same as Bill however on the very odd occassion packages

are

sometimes not inspected however $40 for a phytosanitary certificate is a
bargain in my neck of the woods it is more like $200 our government

charges

by 15 minute brackets and I have to pay $70 travel costs even before they
start.

Just so you know do not start sending plants or seeds without the proper
labelling to Australia I have had the feds go through my greenhouse

because

of gifts with the best of intentions. Once is usually dealt with politely
with understanding however I would never want to go through the

possibility

of losing a collection that has taken so long and so much effort to get to
see it destroyed before my eyes.

Kind Regards and Best Wishes
Ron Redding
Hervey Bay
Australia

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