This is good news for anyone who currently uses tree fern or has done so in the past, as the availability of the product has been spotty for several years. Combined with inconsistent quality, many users have simply stopped using the product altogether.
Up until now, Central and South America have been the source for most tree fern in the United States. Unfortunately, poor harvesting strategies and misuse of natural resources has landed tree fern products from these countries under the protection of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).