Traditional coppice forest management drives the invasion of Ailanthus altissima and Robinia pseudoacacia into deciduous forests

► Coppice forest management with clear-cuttings is still widespread in Southern Europe. ► Robinia pseudoacacia and Ailanthus altissima are invasive to Europe and good colonizers. ► Thus, coppice forest management favors their spread into forest ecosystems. ► Their invasion could be retraced in a sub-Mediterranean coppice forest.