× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. CITES and forests Document type Decision Reference number 20.22 Date Dec 5, 2025 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Mar 3, 1973) Meeting Twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties Website cites.org Abstract Decision directed to Plants CommitteeThe Plants Committee shall: a) review the: i) Report of the interdisciplinary study and the potential scope of an initiative on CITES and Forests; and ii) conclusions and recommendations from the CTSP-ITTO Review of Trade in Selected CITES-listed Tree Species; b) provide feedback to the Secretariat on the reports to inform implementation of Decision 20.21; c) report to the Standing Committee on its implementation of Decision 20.22, paragraphs a) and b), to ensure that any measures identified to support the timely and effective implementation of the CITES Forest Compendium are technically and scientifically coherent, and supportive of provisions relevant to the implementation of the Convention; and d) in collaboration with the Secretariat, taking into account the initial coordination with the CPF, consider the best way to facilitate CITES collaboration with the CPF and present its recommendations to the Standing Committee.