Invasive Species in Forest Ecosystems: Ecology and Management
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editors
Interests: insect ecology; biological invasion; ecological modeling; eco-toxicology; climate change; plant–insect interaction
Interests: forest insect; biological invasion; ecological modeling; climate change; prey–predator interaction; pine wilt disease
Interests: forest entomology; forest pests; urban tree; community cology; insect diversity; environmental monitoring; forest disturbance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Invasive species pose serious and growing threats to forest ecosystems worldwide. Global trade has markedly increased propagule pressure, while climate change and anthropogenic environmental changes, such as the introduction of non-native plant species for afforestation or landscaping, have further facilitated the establishment of invasive organisms in novel forest environments. Invasive pests can disrupt the structure and function of native forests, in some cases transforming forests from carbon sinks into carbon sources.
Understanding the ecological characteristics of invasive species in new regions and their interactions with native or introduced forest species is essential for effective management. Insights into the ecology and behavior of invasive species can inform the development of targeted and adaptive management strategies.
This Special Issue focuses on invasive organisms, including plants, insects, and microorganisms, that threaten forest ecosystems. We welcome submissions that address the ecological dynamics of these invaders in novel environments, highlight traits that differ from those in their native ranges, or examine their interactions with native biota and forest processes. This issue also aims to present diverse management strategies and supporting tools, such as risk assessments, modeling approaches, and surveillance techniques.
Expected contributions include original research articles presenting new data or conceptual advances; review papers synthesizing recent developments; case studies highlighting specific invasion scenarios and their outcomes; technical notes on innovative methods for detection and control; and policy or perspective articles exploring current and future directions in the management of forest invasions.
Dr. Min-Jung Kim
Dr. Youngwoo Nam
Dr. Jong-Kook Jung
Guest Editors
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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
- invasive species
- biological invasion
- forest ecosystem
- pest management
- risk assessment
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