The listings of plant species in CITES Appendices have been steadily increasing in recent years, and in particular those of tree species, including commercially important tree species. Today, the number of plant species whose international trade is regulated by CITES is more than 34,000, of which 800 are tree species ! Mindful of this, the CITES Plants Committee, at their upcoming 26th meeting from 5-9 June in Geneva, will reflect on a strategic approach on CITES and Forests, aimed at s.
Geneva, June 1: The listings of plant species in CITES Appendices have been steadily increasing in recent years, and in particular those of tree species, including commercially important tree species.
Twenty-eight countries have come together as part of CITES Big Cats Task Force to combat the illegal trade of big cats, comprising the lion, leopard, tiger and the snow leopard.Big cats are affected by illegal international trade and have been .
Big cats are affected by illegal international trade and have been targeted over the last several decades for their furs, teeth, bones and other body parts, as well as for live animal trade.The