CITES Flashcards
(35 cards)
What does CITES stand for?
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora
What is the aim of CITES?
Ensuring that wild fauna and flora are protected.
Why are flora and fauna protected?
-Irreplaceable part of natural systems, which must be sustainably managed and protected. - To protect wild species which are under threat as a result of over-exploitation for international trade
Why is the international trade of some flora and fauna banned?
- Over-exploitation - permitted for most CITES species to ensure sustainability.
How has the number of CITES member changed over time.
Established in 1973 by IUCN. Came into force 1975 Increase in numbers since. Insert diagram
What are the 3 CITES authorities?
Management Authority Scientific Authority CITES Secretariat
What does the management authority do?
Executes the provisions of the convention Issues CITES permits
What does the scientific authority do?
Provides scientific advice to the management authority Advises on trade and policy matters Advises management authority whether the trade of species will be beneficial or detrimental.
What does the CITES Secretariat do>
Co-ordinates and assists the parties with the implementation of the convention. Based in Geneva.
How is the admin structured
What species are subject to CITES control
30,000 plant species Mostly orchids - large, horticulturally important plant groups 5,600 animal species
How are the species controlled by CITES managed?
Three appendices which are reviewed at each conference of the parties.
How strict is the control of trade for CITES controlled species?
Plants and animals - alive or dead - any readily recognisable parts or derivatives. Includes herbarium specimens and other preserved material.
What is controlled under appendix 1?
>300 plants threatend with extinction and are affected by international trade.
How is the trade of appendix 1 species controlled?
Trade in wild collected appendix 1 plants is prohibited for commercial purposes. Trade in artificially propagated appendix 1 plants is allowed with a permit.
What is controlled under appendix 2?
>25,000 plants which may become threatened with extinction if trade is not regulated. All orchids and cacti not included in appendix 1.
How is the trade of appendix 2 species controlled?
Commercial trade in wild-collected and artificially propagated plants is allowed with permits. Trade is allowed in quantities which do not affect wild populations. Specific controls and exclusions.
What is controlled under appendix 3?
27 plants subject to regulation within the territory of a CITES party, in order to prevent or restrict their exploitation.
How is the trade of appendix 3 species controlled?
Both wild-collected and artificially propagated appendix 3 plants is allowed, subject to permit.
How are orchid species controlled?
Appendix 1: prohibits trade in wild-taken specimens Appendix 2: trade in wild-controllected and artificially propagated specimens subject to permit.
What is so important about the trade of Asian slipper-orchids?
Highly prized like many orchids, so many are illegally collected –> vulnerable to over-collection from the wild. Grow in small colonies of limited extent which can be seriously affected by removal.
What is the name for the cactus family?
Cactaceae- whole family controlled by CITES (90 sp)
How are cactaceae controlled?
Appendix 1 and appendix 2. Widely collected for enthusiast and horticularal trade.
How are the trade of seeds controlled?
Appendix 1: requires permits. Appendix 2: depends on location (mexico needs permit), most seed not controlled.
