Distribution of Tree Species in a Changing Environment
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecology and Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 1769
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biogeography; population henetics; R; botany; conservation genetics; phylogeography and phylogenetic; climate change
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The distribution of tree species is undergoing significant changes due to the evolving environmental conditions brought about by climate change, habitat fragmentation, and human activities. This Special Issue, “Distribution of Tree Species in a Changing Environment”, aims to explore the multifaceted impacts of these changes on tree species across various ecosystems. We seek to cover a broad range of topics including the shifts in species ranges, alterations in forest composition, and the implications for biodiversity and ecosystem services. Key areas of interest include climate resilience, adaptive strategies of tree species, and the role of genetic diversity in species survival. We invite submissions that provide novel insights into the mechanisms driving these distributional changes, as well as case studies and modeling approaches that predict future trends. Contributions may include research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address the interplay between environmental stressors and tree species, innovative conservation strategies, and policy implications. Through this Special Issue, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of how tree species distribution is being reshaped in the face of a changing environment and to highlight potential solutions for preserving forest ecosystems globally.
Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Shifts in Species Ranges;
- Forest Composition Changes;
- Climate Resilience;
- Genetic Diversity;
- Habitat Fragmentation;
- Biodiversity Impacts;
- Conservation Strategies;
- Modeling and Prediction;
- Human Activities;
- Policy Implications.
Dr. Łukasz Walas
Guest Editor
Dr. Shirin Alipour
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- modelling
- climate change
- conservation
- distribution
- fragmentation
- landscape ecology
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