Logs – Coniferous

No current information (contact CFIA)

Logs – Hardwood

No current information (contact CFIA)

Lumber – Coniferous

Tsuga (Hemlock only), Chamaecyparis (Yellow Cedar) (Thuja (Cedar), Pseudotsuga (Douglas Fir)

• Export inspection and phytosanitary certificate are required.
• No treatment required
• Inspection based on freedom from soil and pests.
• Updated: Jan 25, 2012

Pinus (Pine), Abies (Fir), Larix (Larch) and Picea (Spruce) Lumber (including mixes containing these species such as SPF and Hem-Fir)

• Export inspection and phytosanitary certificate are required.
• Lumber must be heat-treated because of potential Pine Wood Nematode
• Inspection based on freedom from soil and pests.
• Updated: November 2, 2011

Note – US lumber of Douglas fir and Hem-fir being re-exported through Canada will likely require Heat Treating – contact CFIA for confirmation  November 2, 2011 Update.

 Lumber – Hardwood

Populus (Aspen)

• Export inspection and phytosanitary certificate
• Free from soil and pests (including Nectria ditissima)
• Heat treated if not free from Nectria ditissima
• Free from bark and cankers
• Updated: May 6, 2011

Acer (Maple)

• No Import Permit is required
• Phytosanitary Certificate is required
• Free from pests and soil
• Updated May 16, 2011

Quercus (Oak)

• No Import Permit is required
• Phytosanitary certificate is required
• Free from pests and soil
• Updated March 15, 2011

Manufactured Wood Products (OSB, Plywood, Particle Board)

• No Import Permit is required
• No Phytosanitary Certificate is required
• No Phytosanitary import requirements
• Updated February 1, 2012

Shakes/Shingles

• No current information (contact CFIA)

Thin Wood

• No Import Permit is required
• Phytosanitary Certificate is required
• Free from pests and soil
• Updated November 10, 2011

Wood Chips

• No current information (contact CFIA)