Introduction to CITES/EU Wildlife Trade Regulations, regulated tree genera/species and associated legislation

• Commodities as seen in trade, trade data and trade routes for each region

• Enforcement issues, documentation and tariff codes

• Key resources including timber measurement and conversion tablesThis guide covers the main timber species regulated

by the Convention on International Trade in

Endangered Species (CITES). It provides information

on the key issues regarding the implementation of

the Convention for this important group of plants.

Written for the non-expert, individual sections cover

the species found in signifi cant trade, with details on

their distribution, uses, traded parts and derivatives,

and scientific c and common names.

Additional sections cover timber identification and

measurement, guidance on CITES documentation

and key resources.