Is it okay to plant non-native but potentially naturalized trees?

Hi,

If the status of land is a forest land it is important to plant species native to Gadricholi forests - specific to that region - none of the species from the above list qualify. First step is to understand dominant species in undisturbed forests in the area , identify native species that are local to Gadricholi. It would also help understand the primary objective of the planting and where it is being planted. My limited understanding of Gadricholi says it is mostly moist deciduous forests - which means the species type also need to be chosen accordingly if it would be planted under wild conditions.

If private lands where farmers are direct stakeholders with a monetary component associated with planting, farmers typically know and plant what is best for them - primarily from economic perspective along with other aspects like climatic conditions, soil conditions, human animal conflict aspects etc. If it is private lands, the best method is to do a short survey with farmers before selecting species on their behalf.

Regards,
Meera

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