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Are Northern Ireland pallet rules the same as Great Britain?

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Reviewed 2026-10-03 · route check required

Applies to: Great Britain / Northern Ireland / EU route-specific rules

No. GB-to-NI regulated WPM requires treatment and marking. Forestry Commission guidance distinguishes NI-to-EU and NI-to-GB movements. Select the actual route rather than a generic UK answer.

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Sources

• Forestry Commission: Northern Ireland WPM rules

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