The report provides CITES-listed rosewood species’ characteristics, ecosystem roles, regeneration rates, and threats.
This information will help CITES parties make informed Non-Detriment Findings (NDFs).
‘Rosewood’ also called as “palisander” encompasses a wide range of tropical hardwoods in the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family.
CITES also issued guidelines for the sustainable harvest and trade of rosewood specimens.
Appendix II of CITES include:
Dalbergia latifolia (Malabar rosewood) and Dalbergia Sissoo (Shisham) are found in India and are listed as Vulnerable and Least Concern on IUCN red list.
African rosewood is listed as endangered on IUCN red list.