| What does CITES stand for? | Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species |
| What does CITES appendix I mean? | • Rare and endangered species
• Trade will generally not be permitted for primarily commercial purposes.
• Special convention export/import permits are required |
| CITES appendix II? | • Species that are not currently rare or endangered, but could become so if trade is not regulated.
• Also includes look-a-like species
• Export permits are required.
• Appendix II mammals in BC include Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, Cougar, Lynx, Bobcat, Wolf, River Otter, Sea Otter |
| CITES appendix III? | • Species that are not necessarily endangered, but are managed within the listing nation.
• An export permit is required if trade is with the listing nation |
| What is the CDC? (Not centre for disease control...) | BC Conservation Data Centre
• Track at risk category for species based on their provincial distribution
• Risk status based on biology of species (distribution, population size and trend) |
| What are the 5 pieces of legislation that protect SARs in BC? | • Wildlife Act - Has general protections for all wildlife. Additional protections and penalties for species designated as endangered or threatened under the act.
• Forests and Range Practices Act - Requirements for Wildlife Habitat Areas (WHA’s)
• Oil and Gas Activities Act - Similar to FRPA protections but for oil and gas activities
• Ecological Reserves Act - Provides for establishment of ecological reserves
• Park Act - Protection of park resources, including SAR |
| What are the 7 classifications under COSEWIC? | Extinct
Extirpated
Endangered
Threatened
Special Concern
Not at Risk
Data Deficient |
| What does CITES do? | Regulates international trade of endangered species and their parts |
| What does COSEWIC do? | • Determines at risk category for species based on their Canadian distribution |
