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Forest Ecology and Management

A section of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907).

Section Information

This Section focuses on advancing the understanding and sustainable management of forest ecosystems through integrated ecological and silvicultural research. It welcomes studies that explore the autecology of forest plants, including growth dynamics, phenology, pollen and seed dispersal, and species-specific responses to environmental factors. Contributions addressing population and forest dynamics, whether empirical or modeling-based, are encouraged to elucidate mechanisms of competition, succession, and community evolution toward climax states.

Research on forest ecosystem structures and functioning—covering biodiversity patterns, ecological niches, biogeochemical cycles, and processes such as primary productivity, respiration, and nutrient fluxes—forms a core part of this Section. Submissions that examine symbiotic associations (e.g., mycorrhizae, lichens), the ecological role of bryophytes, and forest necromass are particularly welcome. The Section also values work on biotic and abiotic stressors, including drought, pollutants, invasive species, and extreme climatic events, as well as studies on forest resilience, adaptation, and disturbance regimes such as wildfires, pests, or windthrows.

From an applied perspective, this Section emphasizes forest management strategies aimed at balancing productivity, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. Topics include forest management plans that enhance wood production, biodiversity, or climate adaptation, and strategies for the restoration, reforestation, and afforestation of degraded lands. Research addressing forest degradation, post-fire recovery, necromass management, and the management of forests in protected areas is also relevant. Attention is given to ecosystem services—notably carbon sequestration, soil and water regulation, and habitat provision—and their quantification, monitoring, and management under changing environmental conditions. Finally, studies employing bioindicators, dendrochronology, and other diagnostic tools to assess forest responses to climate change are highly valued.

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Special Issues

Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:

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