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1. The range States of Cedrela odorata, Dalbergia retusa, Dalbergia granadillo and Dalbergia stevensonii shall: a) complete and update the available information on the species mentioned in this Decision; b) assess the populations of the species mentioned in this Decision, taking into account inter alia the distribution, cover, density, size structure, regeneration dynamics and changes in land use; c) report the existence, extent and type of forest plantations of the species mentioned in this Decision; d) compile the information related to export of the species mentioned in this Decision, including volumes and products, indicating the percentage from plantations; e) report to the Secretariat progress in the compilation of the information outlined in paragraphs a), b), c) and d) above, 60 days before the 17th and 18th meetings of the Plants Committee, so that the Secretariat may present a report to the Committee and the Committee may adopt the necessary measures; and f) consider the inclusion of their populations of Cedrela odorata in Appendix III, with the adequate annotation and ensure the implementation and enforcement of CITES with regard to that species in that Appendix. 2. Parties, with regard to Cedrela odorata, Dalbergia retusa, Dalbergia granadillo and Dalbergia stevensonii, shall: a) compile the information on the import and re-export of the species mentioned in this Decision, including origin (wild or cultivated), volumes and products, indicating the country of origin and final destination; b) report the existence, extent and type of forest plantations of the species mentioned in this Decision, including exported volumes and products; and c) report to the Secretariat on the compilation of the information outlined in paragraphs a) and b) above, 60 days before the 17th and 18th meetings of the Plants Committee, so that the Secretariat may present a report to the Committee and the Committee may adopt the necessary measures. 3. The Plants Committee shall: a) establish the relevant methodology and necessary formats for the presentation of the information requested for the implementation of this Decision; b) receive, analyse and follow up the Action Plan at its 17th and 18th meetings; and c) propose the relevant recommendations for Cedrela odorata, Dalbergia retusa, Dalbergia granadillo and Dalbergia stevensonii at the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties. 4. The Secretariat shall: a) seek external funding from interested parties, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, exporters, importers and other entities directly interested in supporting this Decision; b) inform Parties of the management of funds that have been raised, of technical assistance and of how they may accede to these resources; c) request technical and financial support from the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) in the framework of Resolution Conf. 14.4 on Cooperation between CITES and ITTO regarding trade in tropical timber; and d) promote and assist capacity building in the range States through workshops, trainings and other activities considered relevant in the period between the 14th and 15th meetings of the Conference of the Parties. |
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