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Sustainable Rosewood Trade
Context
In a bid to ensure the sustainable harvest and trade of rosewood species, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has rolled out new guidelines for its member countries.
Key-highlights of the Guidelines:
- The guidelines emphasize capacity-building efforts for managing CITES-listed rosewood species.
- In particular, the focus is on 13 high-priority and 14 medium-priority species identified in the Report on the Conservation and Trade of CITES-Listed Rosewood Tree Species [Leguminosae (Fabaceae)].
- Pterocarpus erinaceus: A significant portion of the discussions centered around Pterocarpus erinaceus, commonly known as African rosewood.
- Native to West Africa, this species is among the most threatened due to over-exploitation and illegal trade.
- CITES has recommended trade suspensions for range states of Pterocarpus erinaceus to address these concerns.
- Non-Detriment Findings (NDFs): The guidelines called for strengthening of Non-Detriment Findings (NDFs) for tree species.
- NDFs are essential for ensuring that international trade in CITES-listed species does not harm their populations in the wild.
- They support sustainable global trade, benefiting both the countries where these species originate and the industries in the production and destination countries.
Fact Box: About Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
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