CITES Advises Caution on Trade in Nigerian Rosewood
The Committee on International Trade in Endangered Species on Jan. 15 issued an advisory to members on trade in rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) from Nigeria. CITES members should not accept any CITES permit or certificate issued by Nigeria for the rosewood…
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species unless its authenticity has been confirmed by the CITES Secretariat, and “importing countries should pay particular attention to trade in Pterocarpus erinaceus to ensure that trade in this species only takes place when Parties are satisfied that it is in line with the requirements of the Convention,” the notice said.