应用植被科学侧重于与人类与植被相互作用相关的社区级主题，包括全球变化、自然保护、自然管理、植物群落和自然栖息地的恢复，以及半自然和城市景观的规划。欢迎植被调查、建模和遥感应用。不属于此范围的植被科学论文（没有应用方面且不是植被调查）应提交给我们的副期刊《植被科学杂志》。只有当单一物种在构建植物群落中发挥关键作用时，这两种期刊才会发表关于单一物种生态学的论文。

The journal "Applied Vegetation Science" focuses on community-level topics related to the interactions between humans and vegetation, including global change, conservation, natural management, the restoration of plant communities and natural habitats, as well as the planning of semi-natural and urban landscapes. We welcome studies related to vegetation surveys, modeling, and remote sensing applications. Please note that vegetation science papers that do not fall within this scope (i.e., those without an applied aspect and not related to vegetation surveys) should be submitted to our sister journal, "Vegetation Science." Only when a single species plays a key role in the construction of plant communities will both journals publish papers on the ecology of single species.

《Applied Vegetation Science》期刊专注于人类与植被之间相互作用的社区级主题，包括全球变化、自然保护、自然管理、植物群落及自然栖息地的恢复，以及半自然和城市景观的规划。我们欢迎植被调查、建模和遥感应用的相关研究。请注意，不属于此范围的植被科学论文（即没有应用方面且不是植被调查的研究）应提交给我们的副期刊《Vegetation Science》。只有在单一物种在构建植物群落中发挥关键作用时，这两种期刊才会发表关于单一物种生态学的论文。

Applied Vegetation Science

Abstract Questions How does salvage logging alter understorey vegetation composition? To what extent does abundance of recalcitrant understorey species influence conifer tree regeneration? How does salvage logging influence microclimate conditions? Location Scientific Forest Management Area, Baxter State Park, Maine, USA. Methods In 2013, a rare tornado and subsequent salvage operation created three clear “treatments” for evaluation of post‐disturbance understorey community response: blowdown, blowdown followed by salvage logging and an undisturbed forested control. Ten years post tornado, we inventoried understorey vegetation at 10 sampling points within each of these treatments. We installed automated sensors to track temperature and soil moisture throughout a growing season and used hemispherical photographs to characterize canopy openness. Results Non‐metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS) ordination based on species importance values indicated distinct species groupings according to treatment, with the salvage treatment supporting a higher abundance of the recalcitrant species, Rubus idaeus and Pteridium aquilinum . Abundance of conifer regeneration was notably lower in areas with high abundance of Rubus idaeus or Pteridium aquilinum . Daily soil surface temperature fluctuations and canopy openness (both factors that influence seed germination) decreased in the order salvage &gt; blowdown &gt; control. Ordination results suggest that these two factors were the primary drivers of the observed compositional differences. Conclusions This study furthers our understanding of the interactions among disturbance, microclimate, and understorey communities, highlighting the need for increased consideration of long‐term effects on vegetation development following salvage logging. Our findings support recommendations to intermingle salvage patches within blowdown areas to promote landscape heterogeneity and species diversity.

Colby Bosley‐Smith

Anthony W. D'Amato

Nicole S. Rogers

Nava Tabak

Shawn Fraver

Understorey vegetation response to post‐tornado salvage logging

下层植被对龙卷风后抢救性砍伐的响应

Abstract Background Vegetation science research has been conducted for approximately 200 years; however, until now there has not been a unified classification principle or system that was acceptable to vegetation scientists. To facilitate the development of vegetation science and its applications in natural conservation, a unified vegetation classification system is urgently required. Here we propose a unified eco‐physiognomic‐floristic vegetation classification system (EcoFloVCS) that combines eco‐physiognomic and floristic characteristic classification systems. Methods Under the EcoFloVCS, plant communities are considered to have six key components (species composition, structure, habitat, development, locality, and function). Six associated characteristics are derived from these six components (dominant species, diagnostic species, physiognomy, distribution patterns, dynamics, and disturbance processes). These characteristics are used as the basis for community classification. Results and Conclusions The high‐level units of this system agree with the UNESCO system, whereas the middle‐ and low‐level units correspond to the Braun‐Blanquet classification system. Both are connected by a Division (Subformation) unit. Based on the EcoFloVCS, a vegetation system was constructed for the four highest units worldwide that included seven Formation Classes, 22 Formation Subclasses, 39 Formation Groups, and 119 Formations. We assume that vegetation science will benefit from our unified EcoFloVCS through comparing and understanding community structures and functions on a global scale.

Kun Song

Jian Zhang

Enrong Yan

Xihua Wang

Yongchang Song

<scp>EcoFloVCS</scp>: An eco‐physiognomic‐floristic vegetation classification system

《EcoFloVCS》：一种生态外貌植物分类系统

Abstract Question Understanding the factors influencing plant invasions is essential for effective prevention and control actions. However, the relative importance of the biotic resistance, resource availability, and propagule pressures on invasive plants in fragmented grasslands of humid and semi‐humid regions remains unclear. Locations Shandong Province, eastern coastal China. Method This study is based on community composition and soil nutrient data from 42 grassland plots of 30 × 30 m surveyed between 2021 and 2022. In each plot, we sampled six sub‐plots of 2 × 2 m, totaling 24 m 2 . We used beta regressions and general linear models to examine the coverage, relative coverage and relative richness of invasive plants in relation to community structure (such as richness and coverage of native shrubs, species richness, phylogenetic diversity and functional traits of native herbaceous plant), macroclimate, soil nutrients and human activities. Partial regressions and Random Forest analyses were used to assess the relative importance of different predictors. Results The coverage, relative coverage and relative richness of invasive plants decreased with the richness and coverage of shrubs, but increased with phylogenetic diversity of native herbaceous plant. Community structure factors, particularly shrub richness and coverage, exhibited higher relative importance on invasive‐plant performance compared to other variables. Conclusions Our results indicate that diversity–invasibility relationships are sensitive to the choice of diversity index. Overall, native shrubs within the local community play a crucial role in buffering against the spread and establishment of invasive plants in humid grasslands, underscoring the significance of biotic resistance in plant invasion.

Linhan Zhang

Xiulian Chi

Mingyao Sun

Xuechun Chen

Shan Lan

Yiwei Zhang

Xiangyan Su

Chun‐guang Tang

Qinggang Wang

Native shrub and plant diversity mitigate plant invasion in eastern China's humid grasslands

本土灌木和植物多样性缓解了中国东部湿润草原的植物入侵

Abstract Question We address the following questions: (1) which are the main plant communities in montane grasslands in central Argentina; (2) do those communities differ in terms of floristic composition, endemisms, chorotypes and life forms; and (3) which are the major environmental variables (climatic, topographic and edaphic) associated with the heterogeneity of the vegetation? Location Pampean Mountains (Sierras Pampeanas), Córdoba Province, central Argentina, an area of ca. 37,000 km 2 . Methods The survey was based on a data set comprising 746 relevés and 822 vascular plant species, collected in accordance with the Braun‐Blanquet sampling method. The data were classified using the hierarchical ISOmetric feature mapping and Partitioning Around Medoids, and ordinated through isometric feature mapping (ISOPAM). The environmental variables were related to the ISOPAM ordination. Results The ISOPAM classification identified two clusters, five vegetation types and 17 plant communities, which were distributed across different elevations. There were notable differences in the diagnostic species, average percentages of endemic species, chorotypes and life forms among the various vegetation types and plant communities. The primary gradient in grassland vegetation was found to be associated with elevation and related climatic variables. Conclusions The study provides valuable insights into the montane grasslands of the Sierras Pampeanas in central Argentina. It presents a comprehensive classification of the region's grasslands, including tall tussock grasslands, humid grasslands, stony grasslands, and grasslands with scattered shrubs and trees. Each recognized unit is distinguished by diagnostic species and a distinct floristic composition. Our findings emphasize a significant division between grasslands at higher elevation, abundant in Andean species, and Piedmont and shrubby grasslands at lower elevations, characterized by a higher prevalence of Chacoan and other Neotropical species. Grassland vegetation in other regions of the Sierras Pampeanas remains poorly studied, requiring additional research to determine the syntaxonomic position of this vegetation.

Sebastián R. Zeballos

Juan José Cantero

Melisa A. Giorgis

Alicia T. R. Acosta

César O. Núñez

M. Virginia Palchetti

Daihana S. Argibay

Marcelo R. Cabido

Classification of montane grasslands in central Argentina

阿根廷中部山地草原分类

Abstract Background and Objective Extensively managed grasslands play a crucial role in sustaining biodiversity by providing habitats for a wide range of plant and animal species. The most common management is either grazing or mowing, or grasslands are abandoned. The differential effects of these management or abandoning schemes on biodiversity patterns of extensively managed grasslands have not yet been systematically evaluated with a large number of available case studies. We aimed to identify by a meta‐analysis the best option for biodiversity in extensively managed grassland in Europe. Materials and Methods Scopus and Web of Science were systematically searched for publications that appeared before 31 January 2024 and that reported the effects of management schemes on biodiversity patterns of extensively managed grassland. Out of 971 original records, 54 full‐text articles were included in the final analysis. We extracted values for mean, SD and sample size of species numbers and calculated Hedge's g to rate treatment effects. Results Extensive management (grazing, mowing) increased species number compared to abandonment (effect size: Hedge's g = 1.30). For plant diversity, extensive management had a strong positive effect ( g = 1.78), while the effect of grazing and mowing was minor for animal biodiversity ( g = 0.03). The results were recognizably influenced by the investigated plot sizes. Small plots (&lt;10 m 2 ) showed a much stronger effect ( g = 2.19) than larger plots ( g = 0.56). The type of extensive management, grazing or mowing, had no influence on the results. Conclusion In line with results on grasslands in general, our results underline that biodiversity of extensively managed grasslands benefits from extensive grazing or mowing. Although abandonment had a negligible effect on animal species richness, the effect on vegetation was strong. The low effect of abandonment on the fauna can be explained by the relatively short duration of the studies. The characteristics of grassland were still present, and it had not turned into forest. Extensive grazing or mowing are therefore the best options for grassland managed for conservation purposes.

Andrea R. Schneider

Daniel Hering

Effects of extensive grazing and mowing compared to abandonment on the biodiversity of European grasslands: A meta‐analysis

欧洲草原广泛放牧和刈割与弃耕对生物多样性影响的比较：一项元分析

Abbreviation	Appl. Veg. Sci.
Journal Impact	2.07
Quartiles(Global)	PLANT SCIENCES(Q2)

ISSN	1402-2001, 1654-109X
h-index	74

Publication Information	Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell，Publishing cycle: Semiannual，Journal Type: journal，Open Access Journals: No
Basic data	Year of publication: 1998，Proportion of original research papers: 98.59%，Self Citation Rate:10.00%， Gold OA Rate: 35.32%
Average review cycle	网友分享经验：较慢,18-36周
Average recruitment ratio	网友分享经验：较易

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Understorey vegetation response to post‐tornado salvage logging

EcoFloVCS: An eco‐physiognomic‐floristic vegetation classification system

Native shrub and plant diversity mitigate plant invasion in eastern China's humid grasslands

Classification of montane grasslands in central Argentina

Effects of extensive grazing and mowing compared to abandonment on the biodiversity of European grasslands: A meta‐analysis

Understorey vegetation response to post‐tornado salvage logging

EcoFloVCS: An eco‐physiognomic‐floristic vegetation classification system

Native shrub and plant diversity mitigate plant invasion in eastern China's humid grasslands

Classification of montane grasslands in central Argentina

Effects of extensive grazing and mowing compared to abandonment on the biodiversity of European grasslands: A meta‐analysis