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under unnecessary risk until proper mitigations procedures 

 are available seems inappropriate. 



We offer the following suggestions for consideration of the 

 possible problems associated with the importation of raw 

 wood materials into Mexico. 



1) Careful analysis of treatments applied to raw wood before 

 is exported as well as the potential for introduction of 

 pests common in the area of origin. 



2) Require the best treatment known against any potential 

 organisms attached to raw wood. 



3) Require a list of species associated with trees species 

 to be exported as well as the agricultural pest species 

 present in the area of origin. 



4) Conduct extensive training of personal in charge of 

 sanitary inspection of wood imports to facilitate early 

 detection. 



5) Consider ports of entrance before any shipment is brought 

 into the country and select the port that is least favorable 

 for establishment of non-indigenous species. 



