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February 2, 2026Annals of Forest ScienceOpen Access

Influence of forest thinning on the soil fauna: a systematic review of current knowledge and research gaps

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CBCharlotte BiryolVBVirginie BaldyBPBernard PREVOSTO

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Systematic review assesses the impact of forest thinning on soil fauna, indicating the need for consistent research methods.

Key Points

  • To assess the influence of forest thinning on soil fauna abundance and species richness through a systematic review.
  • Conducted a systematic review of 41 articles on soil fauna related to forest thinning.
  • Categorized studies into macrofauna, mesofauna, and microfauna.
  • Analyzed variations in thinning strategies, sampling methods, and soil fauna metrics.
  • Found mixed effects of thinning on soil fauna abundance and species richness.
  • Positive responses were linked to increased resources and improved microclimate.
  • Negative responses were associated with unfavorable microclimate from reduced forest cover.

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Biryol et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fd9dc1c9540dea80f510https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-025-01320-8
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