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Statement of Purpose

This page contains an overview on shipping collections and links out to specific shipping resources an information

Contributors

Genevieve Tocci; Shelley A. James;

Introduction

Shipping collections is a critical action for almost all natural history collections. Different techniques and materials are utilized, and various regulations followed, based on the organisms and their preservation methods.

Shipment Types

Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods often, but not exclusively, refers to fluid collections. Please see the page on shipping and handling of dangerous goods for details.

Genetic Resources

Genetic resources usually need to be shipped in a refrigerant. Please see the page on packing and shipping genetic resources for details.

Geology and Paleontology

Geology and paleontology collections can have a number of shipping issues. Pages are being developed on more issues and categories.

• Shipping Large Fossils
• Shipping Small Fossils

Pinned, Dry Insects

Geology and paleontology collections can have a number of shipping issues. Pages are being developed on more issues and categories.

• Beetles in the Bush Blog
• HOW TO SAFELY BOX AND SHIP PINNED INSECTS

Shipping Regulations

(this is very preliminary) A number of regulations can come into play whether shipping domestically or internationally. Some of these regulations are based on organisms, and others are on material types. Some possibilities are listed here, and more information is in development. Please be sure to check with your local, regional, national, and international guidelines based on materials and organisms. This material can have frequent changes and require certifications.

List of Regulations

• US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA)
• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
• Endangered Species Act (ESA) (US domestic law)
• Lacey Act
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)

• Australia: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/wildlife-trade/non-commercial

Links to SPNHC Wiki Pages

• USFWS_Federal_Migratory_Bird_Special_Purpose_Salvage_Permits
• Access_and_Benefit-Sharing_(Nagoya_Protocol_and_the_CBD)
• Salvage_Permits_(US)

Links

• Australian biosecurity shipping templates, developed by the Managers of Australasian Herbarium Collections: https://chah.gov.au/documents-and-guidelines/

References