Cites and the conservation of tree species: The case of Aquilaria in Indonesia
Authors: Newton, A.C. and Soehartono, T.
Journal: International Forestry Review
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Pages: 27-33
ISSN: 1465-5489
Abstract:The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) provides a framework for the regulation of trade in species threatened as a result of international trade. Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk is one of the few tree species listed on CITES Appendix II, as a consequence of international trade in gaharu, a resinous wood product. Although inclusion of the species on CITES has improved information about the extent of the gaharu trade, listing has so far had little impact on its conservation status, as unsustainable harvesting and illegal exploitation are widespread. The reasons for the ineffectiveness of CITES in the case of Aquilaria are explored, by reference to trade data. It is suggested that for tree species such as Aquilaria spp., research on population status, distribution and the impacts of harvesting is an essential prerequisite to the setting of meaningful harvest quotas, without which CITES will be ineffectual as a conservation tool.
Source: Scopus
CITES and the Conservation of Tree Species: The Case of Aquilaria spp. in Indonesia
Authors: Newton, A. and Soehartono, T.
Journal: International Forestry Review
Volume: 3
Pages: 27-33
ISSN: 1465-5489
Source: Manual
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