Under CITES, species may be listed in one of 3 appendices, each conferring a different level of regulation and requiring CITES documentation and permits.
Appendix I
Species listed in Appendix I are threatened with extinction and trade is permitted only under strict circumstances.
Appendix II
Species listed in Appendix II are impacted by trade at a level that requires monitoring in order to avoid threats to extinction.
Appendix III
Appendix III listings essentially provide a monitoring system that allows countries to enlist assistance of international trading partners to better control trade in native species. For more information on how FWS implements Appendix III, see General Overview of Appendix III.
For more information on the CITES Appendices, see How CITES Works. |
