Moving towards the edge: Matrix matters!

Abstract

In this issue of the Journal of Vegetation Science, Chabrerie et al. use plant inventories and geographical data to investigate effects on species richness and turnover caused by management intensity in the surrounding matrix in new and old forest fragments. Although forest edge age was important, more intensive management of the matrix clearly sharpened the edge-interior gradient. In this issue of the Journal of Vegetation Science, Chabrerie et al. use plant inventories and geographical data to investigate effects on species richness and turnover caused by management intensity in the surrounding matrix in new and old forest fragments. Although forest-edge age was important, more intensive management of the matrix clearly sharpened the edge-interior gradient. © 2012 International Association for Vegetation Science.