TITLE

Can Sustainable Mahogany Stem from CITES Science?

AUTHOR(S)

Rodan, Bruce D.; Blundell, Arthur G.

PUB. DATE

July 2003

SOURCE

BioScience;Jul2003, Vol. 53 Issue 7, p619

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports that mahogany will become subject to scientific 'nondetriment' findings under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Factors that prompted the action; Background on mahogany and its uses; Efforts toward mahogany sustainability.

ACCESSION #

10247601

Tags: MAHOGANY;  ENDANGERED species;  ENDANGERED plants;  WOOD

 

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