
What difference will closing the Chinese domestic ivory market make? - Chthonic Wildlife Ramblings
Brendan Moyle • Jan 13, 2017 •
The recent decision by China to close its domestic ivory trade industry has been welcomed by many conservationists. Nonetheless, I remain skeptical it will be a significant move to curb poaching. This is generally accepted to have peaked in around 2011, albeit it is uncertain whether wild populations can sustain the illegal off-take. The overall picture is still murky. While … Read More