Recently Issued CITES Notifications Affect Sturgeon, Peacocks, Thai Timber
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) recently issued the following notifications to its member countries:
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- The United States listed five species of sturgeon as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The new listing, which took effect July 2, makes it illegal to import into or export from the United States any of these sturgeon species, including live or dead specimens, parts, or products, said CITES. Issued Aug. 11 (here).
- CITES told its member countries to take a closer look at shipments of timber from Thailand, after the Thai government reported that large shipment of illegal timber have been intercepted while being exported. Issued July 4 (here).
- CITES announced the addition of 16 new species to Appendix III at the request of member countries. The listing means new documentation will be required for importation of each species. Newly listed species include several types of mongoose and antelope, Guatemalan rosewood, and the Indian peafowl (a type of peacock). Issued March 26 (here).