This is also being discussed on the SRGC forum http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=17539.0 <http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=17539.0> I think the bottom line is nobody knows what the hell is going on in regard to plant societies and small nurseries. It seems to be a real mess. I just hope it doesn’t completely quash international trade of seed. Of course it may just drive it underground. Jan > On Dec 20, 2019, at 12:26 AM, Erik Van Lennep <erik@tepuidesign.com> wrote: > > Plus even UK vs Scottish based orgs will soon differ once Brexit starts to > bite. > It might be that UK-based folks won't need phyto, but that's essentially > importation into a bubble. Seed will still need costly certification if > sent across a new UK/EU border. (Then again, depending on what Scotland, > Wales and Northern Ireland decide re: staying in the EU, there could be a > robust clandestine movement of seeds and plants across new borders). > > Erik van Lennep > Maastricht, Netherlands where yet more rain is on the way > > > > On Thu, 19 Dec 2019 at 23:22, <michaelcmace@gmail.com> wrote: > >> The latest update: Folks from the North American Rock Garden Society and >> the >> Scottish Rock Garden Club have differing interpretations of the new >> regulations. As far as I can tell, NARGS believes that phytos are required >> for seed exchange shipments coming into Europe, whereas SRGC believes those >> shipments are exempted. An authority from the Alpine Garden Society has >> weighed in and said that NARGS appears to be mostly correct. But he went >> out >> of his way to say that he has not studied the issue and is not sure. >> >> The bottom line: *No one* in the gardening community seems to be sure what >> exactly is legal and illegal at this point when it comes to importing seeds >> into the EU. >> >> Mike >> >> _______________________________________________ >> pbs mailing list >> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net >> http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… >> > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net > http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…