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CITES & Travelling with Parrots Canadian Parrot Conference 2015

Learn about CITES and its role in regulating international trade in endangered species, specifically parrots. Discover the permit procedures and required documentation for travelling with parrots.

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CITES & Travelling with Parrots Canadian Parrot Conference 2015

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  1. CITES & Travelling with ParrotsCanadian Parrot Conference 2015 Lise Jubinville Canadian Wildlife Service Environment Canada November 15, 2015

  2. Purpose

  3. Outline 1 2 3 4

  4. What is CITES? CITES = Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora • International agreement, established in 1973, with over 180 member countries. • CITES establishes a legal framework with common procedural mechanisms to regulate international trade. • The intent is to ensure that international tradeof specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. • National legislation is required in each country to implement the provisions of CITES provisions. 1 - CITES Overview

  5. How CITES works in Canada 1 - CITES Overview

  6. The Roles within CITES 1 - CITES Overview

  7. CITES Species Listings 1 - CITES Overview

  8. CITES & Parrots • All Psittaciformes, which includes over 350 species of Parrots, Parakeets, Macaws, Cockatoos, are listed in CITES with the following exceptions: • Rosy-faced lovebird (Agapornisroseicollis) • Budgerigar (Melopsittacusundulatus) • Cockatiel (Nymphicushollandicus) • Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittaculakrameri) • Most of the Psittaciformes are listed in Appendix II, with the some of the species in Appendix I. 1 - CITES Overview

  9. CITES Permits Required 2 - CITES Permit Procedures

  10. CITES Permit Decision Making A permit is granted when the following conditions are verified: • Theexport or import will not be detrimental to the survival of that species. • Specimen was not obtained in contravention of the laws of the country. • Any living specimen will be prepared and shipped as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment. • The proposed recipient of a living specimen is suitably equipped to house and care for it. • In the case of Appendix I species, the specimen will not be used for commercial purposes. 2 - CITES Permit Procedures

  11. Which CITES permits do I need? If your home base is Canada and you are visiting other countries: • A certificate of ownership (Pet Passport) – valid for 3 years. http://www.ec.gc.ca/cites/default.asp?lang=En&n=05BFDC16-1 If you are moving a parrot to another country or importing a parrot from another country: • Export and possibly import permits will be required. http://www.ec.gc.ca/cites/default.asp?lang=En&n=C448F589-1 • Determine the Appendix listing of the bird. • Obtain the scientific name of the species. • Use the CITES checklist to find the Appendix listing. • Appendix I = export + import permits • Appendix II = export permit You need the permits BEFORE you cross the border! 2 - CITES Permit Procedures

  12. CITES Checklist Lookup (sample) 2 - CITES Permit Procedures

  13. Requesting a CITES permit • Canada has national standardized application forms for requesting CITES permits. • Categories of applications - Live animals, Harvested animal, Plants, Ginseng, Pet Passport, etc. • http://www.ec.gc.ca/cites/default.asp?lang=en&n=05BFDC16-1 (www.cites.ec.gc.ca>Permits> Permit Application Forms) • Instruction sheets are provided to help understand how to fill out the forms. • Applications submitted via email, fax or regular mail. • A CITES permit is granted following the assessment of the information provided in the application PLUS the required supporting documents. 3 - CITES Permit Issuance

  14. Information required for permit request The completed, signed application form must address the following: • Details of the parties involved • Permittee – whois sending (for export) or receiving (on import) the specimen? • Consignee – whois receiving (for export) or sending (on import) the specimen? • Other country involved in the transaction – whereis the specimen going to or coming from? • Purpose of the transaction • Whyis this specimen being moved across a border? • Details of the species/specimens – identification • Whatis being moved across a border? • Legality • Howdid the permittee obtain the specimen? - ownership/acquisition • Wheredoes the specimen come from? - origin/source/age • Details on transportation/housing/care • Necessary for liveanimals or plants 3 - CITES Permit Issuance

  15. Supporting Documents Needed for Substantiating Request • Proof of ownership/acquisition • Invoice or purchase receipt • Transfer of ownership • Microchip or banding certificate • Foreign CITES permits • Proof of origin (source of specimen) • Foreign CITES export permit • Genealogy of specimen, with records of ancestry’s provenance • Breeder information • Hatch certificate • Housing and Care • Diagrams or descriptions of facilities, including winter care • Feeding and veterinary care • Experience with same or similar species • Transportation • International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards for air travel • CITES guidelines for the non-air transport of live animals and plants 3 - CITES Permit Issuance

  16. CITES Permit Sample • Import and export permits as well as certificates of ownership all share same format. • Top right corner indicates the document type. 3 - CITES Permit Issuance

  17. Cross-Border Movement Sheet for the Certificate of Ownership • Used for the endorsement by Customs. • Records all the exits and entries of the items. • Similar to having your passport stamped when you travel. 3 - CITES Permit Issuance

  18. Health of Animals • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulates the entry and exit of live animals and plants. http://www.inspection.gc.ca • Consult them before you cross the border. They may also help identify the requirements from other countries. 4 – Other Areas of Concern

  19. The US and their Requirements US Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA) The US WBCA was enacted in October 1992 to ensure that exotic bird species are not harmed by international trade and encourage wild bird conservation programs in countries of origin. • It is additional legislation above and beyond CITES. http://www.fws.gov/international/travel-and-trade/traveling-with-your-pet-bird.html 4 – Other Areas of Concern

  20. The US Requirements - continued Crossing the US border – Inspection and Fees • Wildlife imported into or exported from the United States for any purpose must be declared to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and cleared prior to release by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. • The USFWS has a system of ports to allow for the import and export of wildlife. These ports are used for all movement of wildlife, including for commercial, non-commercial, scientific, or personal purposes. Certain port locations are designated to allow the international movement of any lawful wildlife, while other locations are restricted to allow only certain types of wildlife for certain purposes. • Fees will be charged by the US, final cost depends on the port. http://www.fws.gov/le/businesses.html 4 – Other Areas of Concern Sample from fee chart

  21. New CITES posters available from CWS CITES Awareness and Information

  22. Resources for CITES information • Consult the website of the CITES Secretariat (definitive source of info on CITES) - www.cites.org. • Find contact information for CITES offices in other countries. • Lookup species on the Checklist of CITES Species -http://checklist.cites.org/#/en. • Consult the Canadian CITES website - www.cites.ca. • Email the Canadian CITES office - cites@ec.gc.ca. • Call the Canadian CITES office - 1 855 869 8670. CITES Awareness and Information

  23. Cheat Sheet for filling out Pet Passport Application Please excuse this old form with many bizarre and extraneous fields. This form is next on the list for modernization. • Section 1 – Application type = new application, renewal of an expired permit or replacement of an existing permit. • Section 2 – Trade Type – IGNORE • Section 3 – Name and Address • Applicant = owner of the pet • Destination – IGNORE • Section 4 - Purpose = reason for travelling with the pet (vacation, exhibitions/shows, living part-time in another country, other) • Section 5 - Description = tell us about your bird Addendum A

  24. Cheat Sheet for filling out Pet Passport Application Continuing…. • Section 6 – Origin and Legality = tell us where you got your bird • From the wild? From a breeding operation? Other? • Attach copies of documents proving your story • Section 7 – Transport = tell us how you will be transporting your pet safely and humanely • You can ignore the question about the number of crossings – it is irrelevant • Section 8 – Location of specimen – should be Canada, since you shouldn’t be asking for this document when you are stuck elsewhere! Addendum A

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