Explanatory Memorandum

Forestry Act (Northern Ireland) 2010

2010 CHAPTER 10

28 June 2010

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 Protection of Forest Trees from Damage

Section 14 – Protection of forest trees, etc from pests

Section 14 amends the Plant Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 (c. 28) to provide powers to make subordinate legislation to control the tree disease risk posed by imported wood packaging.