APPLICATION FOR CITES REGISTRATION OF A CAPTIVE BREEDING OPERATION

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1 APPLICATION FOR CITES REGISTRATION OF A CAPTIVE BREEDING OPERATION CITES Form A1-1 ( ) CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA Registration is for captive breeding operations producing animals listed in Appendix I of CITES for commercial purposes. Note that international trade in wild specimens of Appendix I species for commercial purposes is prohibited. However, under certain conditions, specimens produced by captive breeding operations registered by CITES can be traded for commercial purposes. Applications for registration of a captive breeding operation will be approved only if sufficient details are provided. If you need assistance in completing this form, the CITES Management Authority Office can be contacted by at cites@ec.gc.ca or by telephone at Important Notes : Application can be sent by , regular mail or fax (Send application only once) : CITES Permitting Office Canadian Wildlife Service Environment Canada 351, St. Joseph Blvd Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3 cites@ec.gc.ca Fax: All applicable sections must be filled out. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Additional information or documents may be requested from the applicant in order to process the application. The applicant must sign the application form. If the application is approved, confirmation of registration of the captive breeding operation will be sent by mail to the applicant. 1

2 1- NAME AND ADDRESS OF CAPTIVE BREEDING OPERATION Name of owner : Name of manager (if different from owner): Name of captive breeding operation: Date of establishment of captive breeding operation: Street and number : Post Office Box : City : Province/Territory: Country : Postal Code : Home Phone : Work Phone : Cell Phone : Fax : address : Website address : 2- SPECIES BRED (APPENDIX I ONLY) Latin Name (genus, species, and sub-species) Common Name 2

3 3- BREEDING STOCK Identify all the males and females that make up the parental breeding stock. Name of Specimen Band Number Species Sex Age Proof of legal acquisition * * Provide proof of legal acquisition : receipt, CITES documents, capture permit, etc. (attach copies to the application form) If you do not have enough space in the table above, attach another sheet to provide additional information. 3

4 4 CURRENT STOCK Identify the progeny and other specimens held in addition to the parental breeding stock identified in section 3. Name of Specimen Band Number Species Sex Age Origin If you do not have enough space in the table above, attach another sheet to provide additional information. 4

5 5 PERCENTAGE OF MORTALITY Provide information for a minimum of the last five years or since the establishment of the operation. Year Specimen Sex Age Origin Cause of Death 6- REPRODUCTION Provide documentation showing that each of the species were produced to the second generation (F2) in the captive breeding operation. If the establishment only produced first generation specimens for the species, provide documentation showing that the breeding methods used are the same or similar to those that have resulted in second generation offspring elsewhere. Describe the methods used : 5

6 7-ANNUAL PRODUCTION Specify the annual production during the last 5 years (if possible), the current production, and the expected production for the next 3 years. Year Total Progeny Number of Reproductive Females Reason for Loss or Death 8-NEEDS Indicate the possibility of future need to increase the number of breeding stock specimens with specimens bred in captivity or from the wild. 9-TYPE OF PRODUCT EXPORTED Indicate the numbers or the quantities exported for each Year Live animal Skin Meat Other 6

7 10-MARKING Describe the methods used for marking (bands, tags, tattoos, etc.) used for the breeding stock, the offspring, and the specimens to be exported (skins, meat, live animals, etc.) 11-INSPECTION Describe (if they exist) the inspection procedures currently implemented by the Province or Territory. 12-FACILITIES Describe the facilities used to house the current and future stock as well as the security measures in place to prevent escape or theft of animals. Provide information on the number and size of enclosures used for reproduction and breeding, the facilities used to incubate eggs, the production or provision of food, the availability of veterinary services, and the maintenance of data. (add photos if possible) 13-CONSERVATION Describe (if any) the strategies or activities of the operation that contribute to improved conservation of wild populations of the species. 7

8 14-HUMAN CARE Specify how the operation is carried out at all stages in a humane (noncruel) manner. KNOWINGLY PROVIDING FALSE OR INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THIS APPLICATION FORM FOR CITES REGISTRATION IS AN INFRACTION OF THE LAW The undersigned hereby certifies that all information given in this application is true and correct. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT : DATE : / / Year Month Day CHECKLIST Did you sign the application? Did you answer all questions relevant to your application? Did you attach copies of requested documents? 8