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Dave W

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Some CITES rosewood restrictions may be eased
« on: February 08, 2018, 10:34:07 AM »
Complexity Of Touring With Rosewood Instruments May Soon Be Eased

At this point, it's only a recommendation from a CITES committee, but at least it's a first step toward allowing musicians to tour across borders with rosewood.

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Re: Some CITES rosewood restrictions may be eased
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2018, 12:31:40 PM »
If this is really being driven by a demand for rosewood furniture in China, that seems pretty distinct from sue use of rosewood in instruments.  I hope this recommendation is successful, but it sounds like it will take a few years.
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