Shrub encroachment, a global phenomenon with management implications, is examined in two papers in the current issue of Applied Vegetation Science. Barbosa da Silva et al. show that encroachment simplifies herbaceous community, and Pittarello et al. illustrate how pastoral practices can restore encroached grasslands. While detrimental effects of shrub encroachment on grassland vegetation are often reported, we argue for a more holistic view when assessing this land cover change.

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关于灌木侵占影响的多方面观点

灌木侵占是一种具有管理意义的全球现象，在本期《应用植被科学》的两篇论文中进行了研究。巴博萨达席尔瓦等人。表明侵占简化了草本群落，Pittarello 等人。说明畜牧业如何恢复被侵占的草原。虽然经常报道灌木侵占草原植被的不利影响，但我们主张在评估这种土地覆盖变化时采用更全面的观点。