It has been recognized for a long time that the overstorey composition of a forest partly
determines its biological and physical–chemical functioning. Here, we review evidence of …

Establishing mixed-species plantations on the reclaimed coastal lands has become a new
paradigm in forest management in China, because it increases the provision of ecosystem …

The understorey vegetation of temperate forests harbours a major proportion of terrestrial
biodiversity and fulfills an important role in ecosystem functioning. Over the past decades …

Ancient woodlands that have been in continuous existence for hundreds of years have a
floristic composition which greatly differs from younger afforestations. The occurrence of …

The adverse effects of soil acidification are extensive and may result in hampered
ecosystem functioning. Admixture of tree species with nutrient rich litter has been proposed …

Forest management is widely considered to have an impact on the understorey plant
diversity, which is essential for sustainable forestry and nature conservation. However …

In the study of vegetation changes in European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) and Norway
spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) forests in the Orlické hory Mts.(the Sudetes range, Czech …

Questions The forest herb layer provides a multitude of ecosystem services as a result of its
species‐rich character. Herb layer diversity and biomass are both influenced by tree layer …

In agricultural landscapes in central Europe, species richness of the herbaceous plant
community may be compromised by processes associated with forest fragmentation, habitat …

Coppicing is one of the oldest silvicultural practices and is still widely applied to produce
renewable energy from broadleaf forests. However, the consequences on microclimate and …