Trade bans: a perfect storm for poaching?

By Kirsten Conrad. Originally published on Tropical Conservation Science. Abstract Since CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) ratification 40 years ago, trade bans have emerged as a principle conservation tool for endangered species. While trade bans have been successful in helping to stabilize populations of certain species, evidence… Continue reading Trade bans: a perfect storm for poaching?