All plants brought to the Groote Archipelago must be sourced from an approved commercial plant wholesaler only.

Pre-approval in writing must be obtained from the ALC before plants are transported by barge to Alyangula – no other method of transport, e.g. via plane, is permitted.

Plants and soil can harbor serious pest species such as weeds, cane toads and invasive ants; all of which could have a devastating impact on the ecosystems, native flora and fauna and the Anindilyakwa people if they were to establish in the archipelago.