Exporting Mr. Fern has had extensive experience in exporting tree ferns and ferns internationally over the last eleven years.   Main Products Dicksonia antarctica and Cyathea australis tree ferns are available with trunk length from 6inch (15cm) to 6ft (2metres) or larger. Transport and Shipping The Dicksonia antarctica and Cyathea australis tree ferns are supplied in shipping containers as FCL’s (full container loads).  Reefers (temperature-controlled containers) are used to induce dormancy in the tree ferns during shipment.  Quarantine and Treatments Mr Fern is experienced in successfully meeting the quarantine requirements of many importing countries and has an excellent working relationship with the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). A new growing and processing area specifically designed to ensure our products meet European Union standards was established in 2006.  Mr. Fern has also implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) to ISO 14000 standard for the nursery. All ferns are grown and treated to meet the requirements of the importing country.  Permits to Export The commercial export of all Australian native plants, whether propagated or harvested is regulated under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) administered by the federal Department of Environment and Water.  Permits to Export for Australian ferns are supplied with each shipment. Cyathea species require a Cites Export Permit and a Cites Import Permit prior to despatch of the shipment.  Both propagated and harvested Cyathea australis are listed on CITES to allow for close monitoring of the trade with the aim of protecting other species of Cyathea from around the world that are threatened.  Dicksonia species from Australia are not Cites listed.