CITES Archives - Telapak

The Ramin Racket

Posted 11 February 2010 infotelapakPosted in Laporan

The Role of CITES in Curbing Illegal Timber Trade The world’s forests are being rapidly destroyed by a tidal wave of illegal logging, driven by an unregulated international trade in stolen wood. These forests are home to most of the species listed on the CITES Appendices. Though the international community has committed to take urgent

Merbau Briefing

Posted 11 February 2010 infotelapakPosted in Laporan

A Clear & Urgent Case: Why Merbau Should be Listed on Appendix III of CITES The world’s governments have committed to acting to halt illegal logging and the international trade in stolen wood. The UK, EU and China have made specific commitments in relation to imports of timber from Indonesia. Listings on CITES are currently