Importing Trident Maples from Japan?

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Importing Trident Maples from Japan?

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Hi all,

Im wondering if anyone has gone through the import process to get some large tridents or any other stock in from Japan to Aus? :lost: And how long the quarantine period is, and what effect it had on the tree?

If so, what nurseries have you purchased trees from?

Thanks in advance :tu2:
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I was involved with a few many years ago. Firstly you need an import permit as not all trees are allowed into Australia. Maples are permitted. It is a considerable amount of money to outlay as the tree needs to be airfreighted and couriered to Burnley horticultural college for quarantine for 6 months.
There are fees associated with every aspect of importing.
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Brian wrote: There are fees associated with every aspect of importing.


LOL ... the Government make the mafia look honest sometimes :D
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[quote][/quote] was involved with a few many years ago. Firstly you need an import permit as not all trees are allowed into Australia. Maples are permitted. It is a considerable amount of money to outlay as the tree needs to be airfreighted and couriered to Burnley horticultural college for quarantine for 6 months.
There are fees associated with every aspect of importing)

Obvious answer.
Thought it was too hard.
“Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be like water, my friend.”

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LOL ... the Government make the mafia look honest sometimes :D[/quote]
gday ozzy
the government is the mafia :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
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