What is in the Appendix 1?
Appendix I lists species that are the most endangered among CITES-listed animals and plants (see Article II, paragraph 1 of the Convention). Such specifications can appear next to the species name or in the Interpretation section.
Do you need CITES for ostrich?
Hermes use ostrich “Strutho Camelus” (see sample below) which is farmed in South Africa so you do not need a CITES certificate for this skin.
What animals are covered under CITES?
They include some whole groups, such as primates, cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), sea turtles, parrots, corals, cacti and orchids. But in some cases only a subspecies or geographically separate population of a species (for example the population of just one country) is listed.
How do I get a citation permit in South Africa?
You can either email a completed application form and supporting documents (including proof of payment) to [email protected], or you can apply online through the CapeNature permits portal at https://www.capenature.co.za/permits-information.
What does appendix II of Cites mean?
Appendix II: Includes species that although currently not threatened with extinction, may become so without trade controls. It also includes species that resemble other listed species and need to be regulated in order to effectively control the trade in those other listed species.
What is a CITES permit?
The CITES permit system is the backbone of the regulation of trade in specimens of species, included in the three Appendices of the Convention. The national CITES Management Authority or Authorities of each Party are the issuing authorities of CITES permits upon advice from the national CITES Scientific Authority.
What is the purpose of CITES?
CITES, which stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, is a global agreement among governments to regulate or ban international trade in species under threat.
What animal has Appendix 1?
Appendix I: Includes species threatened with extinction and provides the greatest level of protection, including restrictions on commercial trade. Examples include gorillas, sea turtles, most lady slipper orchids, and giant pandas.
How do I get a cycad permit?
Send an email to Violet at: [email protected] or [email protected] and indicate that you want to apply for a cycad permit. They will send the forms to be filled out. If you do not receive a response, call Violet on 063 6952 107 or Adam on 064 880 2044.
Can you own an otter in South Africa?
There is currently no legal definition for a pet animal in any of South Africa’s legislation. It is however, incorrect to assume that should a wild animal have been classified as a pet in any other country, that it is automatically the same in South Africa.