Hand collected and packaged in the USA. Oak Leaf Litter no added fertilizers. Pesticide free! Holds humidity and sustains micofauna in any biodiverse terrarium. Packaged in resealable bag. Loosely packaged to prevent crumbling and crushing of leafs. Leaf litter is in the most natural state when packaged, not boiled or santized to prevent weakening the structural integregity during shipping and handling. Recommended boil, bake, or freeze prior to use. Easily broken up to create an easy meal for Isopods and Springtails. Contains some broken sticks and fragmented leafs. Sticks add a more realistic look and feel to the terrarium habitat. Creates natural nesting.