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India exempted from CITES RST

Santhosh Kumar 15/11/2023

India exempted from CITES RST mind map
Context
for Red Sanders
What is CITES RST
Review of Significant Trade
Standing Committee examines exports
ensures compliance with regulations
noncompliance may lead to trade suspensions
Exemption reasons
under RST since 2004
farmers can trade Red Sanders
2022 amendment to Wildlife (Protection) Act
aligns with CITES provisions
National Legislation Programme
status elevated from Category 2 to 1
About Red Sanders
endangered species
IUCN
CITES Appendix II
Wildlife Protection Act Schedule IV
native to Eastern Ghats
unique flora
slow growth rate
25 to 40 years to mature
drought-resistant
Applications
heartwood with wavy grain
furniture making
red dye
santalin
colouring agent
textiles
medicine
food

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