Forests support a variety of human needs around the world. Tree
species are traded internationally primarily as timber, but also
for horticulture, traditional medicines and ornamental plants.
To ensure that this international trade does not endanger these
species, regulations were put in place to monitor and regulate
the harvest and trade of woods and other tree products. Laws &
Regulations Many species of trees are listed under the
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora (CITES), with species listed in each Appendix
based on their conservation status. Some woods commonly traded
are bigleaf mahogany and Brazilian rosewood, both listed in
Appendix II of CITES. Other trees, such as the monkey-puzzle
tree and Guatemalan fir, are listed in Appendix I and therefore
commercial trade is prohibited. For a list of tree species
included under CITES, click here You can also see what tree
species are listed under CITES by visiting the CITES Species
Database. The Parties have adopte