[MPWG] Call for species listing proposals for the CITES Appendices

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces today the publication of its 
first Federal Register notice for the 16th meeting of the Conference of 
the Parties (CoP16) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) scheduled to be held in March 2013 
in Thailand. 

See the full Notice at: 
<www.fws.gov/international/DMA_DSA/CITES/pdf/CoP16_FR_June14_2011.pdf>

The Service is soliciting information and recommendations from the public 
for animal and plant species the United States should consider submitting 
for consideration at CoP16.  We encourage the submission of information on 
species that are  subject to international trade that is, or may become, 
detrimental to the survival of the species.  Comments must be received 
within 60 days, on or before August 15, 2011.  In addition to seeking 
recommendations from the public, this Notice also outlines the U.S. 
approach for CoP16. 

Please feel free to circulate to interested colleagues and members of the 
public. 

Thank you,
Patricia

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist, Division of Scientific Authority-US Fish & Wildlife Service
Chair, Medicinal Plant Working Group-Plant Conservation Alliance
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 110
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276

Promoting sustainable use and conservation of our native medicinal plants.
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