CITES and Timber: A guide to CITES-listed tree species
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
CITES and Timber: A guide to CITES-listed tree species
By (Author) Madeleine Groves
By (author) Catherine Rutherford
Royal Botanic Gardens
Kew Publishing
1st March 2016
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Endangered species and extinction of species
Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest
Reference works
580
Physical Properties
Paperback
92
Width 210mm, Height 298mm
Description
This guide covers the main timber species regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). 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 signifi cant trade, with details on their distribution, uses, traded parts and derivatives, and scientific c and common names. Additional sections cover timber identification and measurement, guidance on CITES documentation and key resources.
Author Bio
Madeline Groves is a professional adviser on international trade and policy. She has co-authored several CITES books including CITES and Cycads, CITES and Cacti, and CITES and Timber. Catherine Rutherford is a professional adviser on international trade and policy. She has co-authored several CITES books including CITES and Cycads, CITES and Cacti, and CITES and Timber.
