We are happy to announce the establishment of the new Section “Urban Forestry” in Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). The Section is currently recruiting an Editor-in-Chief.

The Section “Urban Forestry” aims to publish articles on original research based on green infrastructure at multiple scales, from the neighborhood, to metropolitan areas, to the regional landscape. The scope includes urban parks, street trees, landscaped boulevards, gardens, rivers and coastal promenades, greenways, river corridors, wetlands, nature preserves, shelter belts of trees, and working trees at former industrial sites. Further information about the Section may be found at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/forests/sections/urban_forestry.

The Section Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the following:

• Defining the aims and scope of the Section;
• Advising on the strategic development of the Section;
• Ensuring that the published content is of high quality;
• Nominating/inviting Guest Editors and optionally providing them with the authority to make final acceptance decisions about submitted articles;
• Nominating/inviting contributors;
• Nominating and leading the Section Editorial Board;
• Promoting the journal at scientific conferences or through other venues;
• Conducting preliminary checks of submissions and making the final decision as to whether a paper can be accepted for publication following peer review and author revisions (when it suits your schedule).

To apply for this position, please contact the Forests Editorial Office (forests@mdpi.com) with the following two files attached:

• A full academic CV;
• A short cover letter that details your interest and enthusiasm for the position.

Forests Editorial Office