Forest Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Management
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecology and Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 152
Special Issue Editors
Interests: urban forest; ecosystem service; forestry; sustainability; environmental policy; ecological economics; governance; industrial ecology; REDD+; reforestation in North Korea
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Interests: fengshui; village landscape; landscape ecology; forest tourism; forest recreation; rural tourism; rural development
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Interests: biodiversity; conservation planning; landscape ecology; climate change
Interests: forest carbon project; ecosystem services; nature and health; outdoor recreation; conservation psychology; environmental education
Interests: REDD+; international forestry policy; economic modelling; climate change; deforestation; biodiversity; ecosystem services; wildfire management; social capital; green development; green finance
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Interests: biodiversity; climate change; ecological integrity and stability; ecosystem functioning; human health and wellbeing; nature-based solution
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forests are vital providers of ecosystem services (ESs), delivering invaluable benefits which enhance human well-being and support environmental sustainability. These benefits include provisioning services, such as timber and water supply; regulating services, like climate stabilization and water purification; cultural services, including recreation and education; and supporting services, such as biodiversity conservation. However, growing socio-economic pressures, climate change, and biodiversity loss challenge the sustainable management of forest ESs. This Special Issue seeks to explore strategies for the better valuation, conservation, and utilization of forest ESs, emphasizing mechanisms like payment for ecosystem services (PESs) and the integration of ESs into corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) activities. Contributions are encouraged to focus on innovative methodologies such as decision-making tools, agent-based modeling, and geographic information systems to address mismatches in ES supply and demand, as well as evaluate the ecological and socio-economic impacts of forest management. Additionally, studies on corporate strategies for incorporating ESs into sustainability initiatives and policy frameworks are highly welcome. By addressing these themes, this Special Issue aims to advance resilient and adaptive management practices that harmonize ecological conservation with socio-economic progress, ensuring a sustainable future.
Dr. Jang-Hwan Jo
Dr. Bixia Chen
Dr. Yongwon Mo
Dr. Seunguk Shin
Dr. Yohan Lee
Dr. Chang-Bae Lee
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- forest ecosystem services
- sustainable management
- payment for ecosystem services (PESs)
- corporate ESG strategies
- ecosystem function
- carbon sequestration
- climate resilience
- biodiversity conservation
- cultural ecosystem services
- socio-economic impacts
- forest policy
- ecosystem service valuation
- regulating services
- provisioning services
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