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Native tree species are considered to be of higher value than non-native species for nature conservation because they are a link to the original natural conditions and are more likely to create and support the conditions needed by other elements of the natural woodland system.
However, the definition of what should be considered native is the subject of debate. This note explores the issues and recommends a flexible approach to dealing with non-native species that are native on the near continent and which may naturalise in England. This approach should help reduce unnecessary conflicts in woods where there are other objectives, for example landscape, recreation, historic or wood production, for which the distinction between native and non-native species is less important.