Global Guidelines for the use of Non-Native Trees (GG-NNTs)

Terminology and structure of the GG-NNTs and their recommendations

Recommendation 1: Use native trees, or non-invasive non-native trees, in preference to invasive non-native trees

Recommendation 2: Be aware of and comply with international, national, and regional regulations concerning non-native trees

Recommendation 3: Be aware of the risk of invasion and consider global change trends

Recommendation 4: Design and adopt tailored practices for plantation site selection and silvicultural management

Recommendation 5: Promote and implement early detection and rapid response programmes

Recommendation 6: Design and adopt tailored practices for invasive non-native tree control, habitat restoration, and for dealing with highly modified ecosystems

Recommendation 7: Engage with stakeholders on the risks posed by invasive non-native trees, the impacts caused, and the options for management

Recommendation 8: Develop and support global networks, collaborative research and information sharing on native and non-native trees