Biodiversity and Ecology of Forest Ecosystems: A Multitrophic Perspective
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Biodiversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: endophytes; plant–fungus interactions; wetlands; swamps; community ecology
Interests: wildlife; forestry; forest ecology; silviculture; biodiversity; forest regeneration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, harboring a rich array of species across all trophic levels. This Special Issue will bring together studies on the biodiversity and ecology of forest ecosystems, highlighting the interactions and ecological roles of organisms ranging from microbes to megafauna. We welcome research articles, reviews, and perspectives that investigate the diversity, distribution, and functional roles of plants, animals (including birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates), fungi, and bacteria within forest habitats.
We especially encourage submissions that address how these organisms interact with one another and respond to environmental changes such as climate warming, habitat fragmentation, and disturbances. Contributions that take innovative approaches—including molecular tools, long-term monitoring, and integrative field studies—are particularly welcome.
By focusing on the interconnected web of forest life, this Special Issue will illuminate the mechanisms sustaining biodiversity and forest health, while fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration. Our aim is to provide a platform for research that informs forest conservation and management strategies in the face of global environmental challenges. We warmly invite you to join us in exploring the complex tapestry of life in forests worldwide and how it shapes—and is shaped by—the dynamic forest environment.
Dr. Demetra Kandalepas
Dr. Todd Fredericksen
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Forests is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- forest biodiversity
- ecosystem ecology
- trophic interactions
- microbial diversity
- fungal ecology
- climate change impacts
- forest conservation
- community structure
- habitat fragmentation
- species interactions
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