Dr. Thomas Leuteritz, Manager, Conservation Science Policy Branch, Division of Scientific Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Manager, Conservation Science Policy Branch, Division of Scientific Authority

International Affairs

CITES

Areas of expertise

• The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

• Species: Turtles/Tortoises

• Region: Africa

• The Branch of Conservation Science Policy is responsible for:

› Representation of our Division of Scientific Authority on science policy-related matters at internal and external meetings

› Overall organization of and preparations for Animals and Plants Committees meetings

› Organization and preparations for the CITES Conference of the Parties including:

>> Federal Register publication for species proposals to amend the CITES Appendices

>> Development of species proposals

>> Review of species proposals from other countries

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