Species - CITES

This checklist gives information on a number of species of Cactaceae included in Appendices I and II of CITES regarding their identification, nomenclature and distribution. It is a first step towards a better implementation of CITES for this group of plants.

The purpose of this publication is to facilitate the identification of Cactaceae and succulents by customs officers or other border inspectors. It can also help collectors to identify the rare species so that they can avoid purchasing specimens of wild origins.

Review of the distribution, status, exploitation and trade in four species.

The findings of a survey of the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) in six east/central African countries and Madagascar conducted from 1987 to 1989 are presented. The project was designed to give assistance to couontries that had started to use their crocodile resources and were looking to continue exploitation through ranching

The report of a project to collect data relating to the world status, exploitation and trade of "Chelonia mydas" and "Eretmochelys imbricata", and to make recommendations relating to their management for consideration by CITES Parties.

Results of a study of the exploitation of the African monitors in various countries. It includes a look at the economic and ecological aspects of the problem.

Review of the distribution, status and trade in three taxa. It includes a series of recommendations to improve their chances of survival.