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Identification of timber and other wood products

Document type
Decision
Reference number
19.146 (Rev. CoP20)
Date
Dec 5, 2025
Source
UNEP, 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 Parties

Parties are encouraged to: 

a) collaborate with the Secretariat in sharing relevant information in support of the implementation of Decision 20.125; and 

b) prioritize the development of identification material for: 

i) priority CITES listed tree species, taking into consideration the prioritization done by the Plants Committee in Decision 19.147 (Rev. CoP20) and the needs of frontline enforcement staff; and 

ii) look-alike species that may not be of conservation concern, such as Dalbergia sisso.