Advances in Forest Restoration and Applied Conservation: Bridging Science and Practice
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecology and Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 379
Special Issue Editors
Interests: restoration; conservation; species distribution modelling; forest ecology; community ecology
Interests: forest ecology; forest management; ecosystem services; landscape ecology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forests worldwide face unprecedented challenges, including climate change, habitat degradation, and biodiversity loss, emphasizing the urgent need for effective restoration and conservation strategies. In response to global initiatives like the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, researchers and practitioners are advancing innovative solutions to restore forest ecosystems and enhance their resilience. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research and applied practices in forest restoration and conservation. We welcome contributions that address theoretical frameworks, empirical studies, and practical applications across diverse forest ecosystems, from tropical to boreal regions. Submissions may include experimental studies, meta-analyses, policy assessments, and interdisciplinary approaches that explore the intersection of ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable forest management.
Key Topics:
- Restoration techniques for degraded forest ecosystems;
- Biodiversity conservation;
- Ecosystem services and soil restoration;
- Climate change;
- Community engagement in forest restoration projects;
- Advances in monitoring, modeling, and digital tools.
This Special Issue provides a platform to share innovative research and foster dialog between scientists, practitioners, and policymakers working towards sustainable forest management and ecosystem recovery.
Dr. Griet An Erica Cuyckens
Dr. Guillermo Martinez-Pastur
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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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 restoration
- biodiversity conservation
- climate change
- habitat degradation
- sustainable forest management
- UN decade on ecosystem restoration
- applied conservation
- restoration strategies
- ecological restoration
- experimental studies
- meta-analyses
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