× 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. Identification of timber and other wood products Document type Decision Reference number 19.147 (Rev. CoP20) 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, in collaboration with enforcement authorities and other relevant stakeholders and building on information on existing initiatives and processes, information contained in document PC27 Doc. 18.2 and its Annexes and the responses to the Notification issued by the Secretariat in terms of Decision 20.125: a) prioritize the CITES-listed tree species for which identification materials, reference databases and tools should be developed; b) advise on possible mechanisms to address the shortage of vouchered reference samples; c) consider the list of available techniques and tools, and evaluate their standards and usefulness to species-specific identification, geographical origin and enforcement for priority CITES-listed tree species and their look-alikes; d) consider the outcomes of the review of the utility and practicality of the online repository conducted by the Secretariat and make recommendations on its further development; and e) update the Standing Committee, as appropriate, on progress made, and report its findings and recommendations for consideration by the Conference of the Parties at its 21st meeting.