Urban Forests and Human Health

Dear Colleagues,

Urban forests, comprising trees, green spaces, and natural elements within cities, have been recognized for their profound impact on public well-being. From air quality improvement to mental health benefits, urban forests play a pivotal role in enhancing our overall health and quality of life. This Special Issue aims to delve into the multifaceted relationship between urban forests and human health, exploring the potential of forests to mitigate health challenges in urban environments. Contributions to this Special Issue will shed light on the latest research and insights into the dynamic nexus between urban forests and human health. We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share their innovative approaches, empirical studies, and visionary perspectives to collectively advance our understanding of this crucial relationship.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Air quality impact of urban forests;
• Mental health benefits of urban green spaces;
• Physical activity promotion through urban forests;
• Urban planning strategies for maximizing health benefits;
• Community engagement in urban forest development.

Dr. Jiao Zhang
Dr. Danqing Li
Prof. Dr. Yiping Xia
Prof. Dr. Katsunori Furuya
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 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

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.