Subject matter
This Regulation sets out measures to prevent the establishment and spread within the Union territory of Aromia bungii (Faldermann), measures for its eradication, where it is found present in that territory, and measures for its containment, when eradication is no longer possible.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:
(1)
‘specified pest’ means Aromia bungii (Faldermann);
(2)
‘specified plants’ means plants for planting, other than seeds, that have a stem or root collar diameter of 1 cm or more at their thickest point, of Prunus spp;
(3)
‘sentinel plants’ means specified plants specifically planted to support the early detection of the specified pest and used for surveys;
(4)
‘specified wood and wood packaging material’ means wood and wood packaging material of Prunus spp.;
(5)
‘demarcated area for containment’ means an area, where the specified pest cannot be eradicated, listed in Annex I.