Forests That Heal: Importance of Medicinal Trees and Forest Understory Plants Conservation and Use
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecology and Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editor
Interests: medicinal plants; phytochemistry; phylogenetics; computational analysis; ethnopharmacology; plant extracts
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forests harbor a huge diversity of medicinal plants and trees that have played a vital role in traditional and modern healthcare systems. These biological resources contribute not only to human health through the provision of pharmacologically active compounds, but also to ecological balance and cultural heritage. However, increasing deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and unsustainable harvesting practices pose significant threats to their survival. This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore the ethnobotanical importance, phytochemical profiling, pharmacological potential, and conservation strategies of medicinal forest species. We particularly welcome studies addressing sustainable harvesting practices, the domestication and cultivation of understory medicinal plants, and the role of forests in supporting global health through natural product-based therapeutics. Furthermore, contributions highlighting policy frameworks, community-based conservation efforts, and the integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches are highly encouraged. This Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on preserving medicinal biodiversity, ensuring sustainable utilization, and unlocking new drug discovery avenues from forest ecosystems for the benefit of future generations.
Dr. Adnan Amin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- medicinal plants
- ethnobotany
- phytochemical diversity
- conservation strategies
- sustainable utilization
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