CITES and Timber

Download or read book CITES and Timber written by Madeleine Groves and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This guide covers the main timber species regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITIES). 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 significant trade, with details on their distribution, uses, traded parts and derivatives, and scientific and common names. Additional sections cover timber identification and measurement, guidance on CITES documentation and key resources