Effects of forestry practises and logging on plant diversity

The results of two studies on coppice systems and logging thereof show that when silvicultural practices are implemented, in addition to the site effect, the flora is also subject to 1) the spatial influence of the distance from cultivated areas which affects the dynamics of the vegetation following felling and, 2) micro-disturbances of the soil surface caused by logging operations. So far, little attention had been given to these factors although they may significantly impact the flora. They deserve to be considered in view of expected global changes and modified forestry practises.