[MPWG] CITES and U.S. Legislation

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora (CITES), is a treaty among 167 nations that work to ensure that
international trade in animal and plant species is not detrimental to the
survival of wild populations.  Many U.S. species are listed on CITES,
including ginseng, goldenseal, and orchids, to name a few.  You can search
the CITES-listed species database at:
<http://www.cites.org/eng/resources/species.html>

There is a CITES newsletter, "CITES World," that is published every six
months.  The latest issue, volume 15, is about legislative issues,
including the Lacey Act and the Endangered Species Act.  The newsletter is
available online at:  <http://www.cites.org/eng/news/newsletter.shtml>

-Patricia

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority
Chair - Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group
US Fish & Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 750
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276
Working for the conservation and sustainable use of our green natural
resources.
<www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal>