Soil Permit

USDA Soil Permit Compliance: Protecting U.S. Ecosystems

 USDA Soil Permit Compliance: Protecting U.S. Ecosystems

Soil can be a vector for harmful bacteria, plant viruses, fungi, nematodes, and other biological propagules. To safeguard U.S. agriculture and natural resources, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) strictly regulates the movement of soil, both from foreign sources and from domestic areas under federal quarantine.