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The current document from www.cites.org states the following:
"Appendix I lists species that are the most endangered among CITES-listed animals and plants (see Article II, paragraph 1 of the Convention). These are threatened with extinction and CITES generally prohibits commercial international trade in specimens of these species. However trade may be allowed under exceptional circumstances, e.g. for scientific research. In these cases, trade may be authorized by the granting of both an export permit (or re-export certificate) and an import permit. (See Article III of the Convention) Appendix II lists species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but that may become so unless trade is closely controlled. It also includes so-called "look-alike species", i.e. species of which the specimens in trade look like those of species listed for conservation reasons (see Article II, paragraph 2 of the Convention). International trade in specimens of Appendix-II species may be authorized by the granting an export permit or re-export certificate; no import permit is necessary. Permits or certificates should only be granted if the relevant authorities are satisfied that certain conditions are met, above all that trade will not be detrimental to the survival of the species in the wild. (See Article IV of the Convention)" The following orchids are in Appendix I: Aerangis ellisii Cattleya trianaei Dendrobium cruentum Laelia jongheana Laelia lobata Paphiopedilum spp. [all paphs] Peristeria elata Phragmipedium spp. [all phrags] Renanthera imschootiana Vanda coerulea All others are Appendix II. There are a couple of associated comments: "(For all of the following Appendix-I species, seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers are not subject to the provisions of the Convention) " is just above the Appendix I list, and as a footnote to the Appendix II comment is: "Artificially propagated specimens of hybrids within the genus Phalaenopsis are not subject to the provisions of the Convention when: 1) specimens are traded in shipments consisting of individual containers (i.e. cartons, boxes, or crates) containing 100 or more plants each; 2) all plants within a container are of the same hybrid, with no mixing of different hybrids within a container; 3) plants within a container can be readily recognized as artificially propagated specimens by exhibiting a high degree of uniformity in size and stage of growth, cleanliness, intact root systems, and general absence of damage or injury that could be attributable to plants originating in the wild; 4) plants do not exhibit characteristics of wild origin, such as damage by insects or other animals, fungi or algae adhering to leaves, or mechanical damage to roots, leaves, or other parts resulting from collection; and 5) shipments are accompanied by documentation, such as an invoice, which clearly states the number of plants and is signed by the shipper. Plants not clearly qualifying for the exemption must be accompanied by appropriate CITES documents." -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Geir Harris Hedemark" wrote in message ... "wendy7" writes: I wasn't going to get involved with this but can someone explain this Appendix I & what George refers to? Appendix I of the CITES agreement lists tigers, rhino horns, elephant tusks and so on and so forth as things that you may not trade. These things are truly endangered. A couple of orchids are mentioned here. Appendix II lists species that are easily mistaken for Appendix I species, or that may be endangered in the near future. This appendix lists most orchids, if I am not very much mistaken. Geir |
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