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Forests publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Distribution, Species Richness, and Diversity of Wildlife in Forests
edited by Lucas Gonçalves da Silva, and Felipe Pessoa da Silva
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest; biodiversity; biogeography; wildlife; forest biomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Biodiversity)
Role of Microorganisms and Plants in Forest Restoration: Research Progress and Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest restoration; microorganisms; plants; mycorrhizal fungi; bioremediation; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Soil)
Sustainable Forestry Operations: Timber Harvesting and Transportation Engineering submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest road; forest engineering; timber transport; wood supply chain; forestry transport; forest operation; forest road maintenance; road subgrades: axle overload; forest truck unit
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Operations and Engineering)
Forestry Byproducts: Biorefinery, Nanomaterials, and Forests Productivity and Carbon Sequestration
edited by , , Rafael A. Rubilar and Miguel Pereira
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular economy; phenolic compounds; lignin; wood preservatives; lignocellulose; bio-based adhesives; nanocellulose; forest productivity; climate change mitigation; biochar; life cycle analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wood Science and Forest Products)
Genetic Diversity, Adaptive Evolution, and Conservation Genomics of Forest Trees
edited by and Konstantin V. Krutovsky
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic diversity; adaptive evolution; forest tree genomics; conservation genomics; landscape genomics; epigenetics; climate change adaptation; population structure; provenance and restoration; forest genetic resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Molecular Biology)
Applications of Data Science in Forestry submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest data; forest mortality; data science in forestry; remote sensing; big data integration; decision support systems; machine learning; open data forest
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Inventory, Modeling and Remote Sensing)
Genomic Diversity, Phylogeny, and Conservation of Forest Tree Species
edited by Federico Sebastiani, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: tree genomics; adaptive genetic variation; phylogenomics; forest conservation genetics; climate resilience (tree species); genomic diversity; endangered tree species; genomic restoration; cryptic species (forest trees)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Molecular Biology)
Soil Biota and Fertility Under Forest Degradation submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial dynamics; forests productivity; deforestation; nutrient addition; forest restoration; plant-microbial interactions; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Soil)
Genetic and Morphological Structure and Diversity of Forest Species: Implications for Conservation and Climate Change Adaptation submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic diversity; morphological diversity; conservation; epigenetics; plasticity; molecular markers; experimental plots; climate change adaptation; population genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Molecular Biology)
Forest Inventory: The Monitoring of Biomass and Carbon Stocks—2nd Edition
edited by , Zhe Xu and Zong Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest inventory; biomass assessment; carbon stocks; monitoring techniques; remote sensing; data fusion; climate change mitigation; forest carbon dynamics; biodiversity conservation; policy implications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Inventory, Modeling and Remote Sensing)
Consequences of Land Use on the Conservation of Forest Ecosystems: Challenges and Solutions
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: land use change; management strategies; forest ecosystems; biodiversity; genetic tools; policy frameworks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
How Does Forest Management Affect Soil Dynamics?—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable forestry; forest management practices; forest regeneration; soil health; forest disturbances; forest microbiomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Soil)
Latest Progress in Research on Forest Tree Genomics—The Second Edition
edited by Meng Li, Hao Chen and Ting Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: tree; genomics; wood formation; transcriptome; forest ecology; genetic diversity of tree species; molecular markers of tree species
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Molecular Biology)
Impacts of Invasive Species on Forest Biodiversity submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: Invasive Alien Species (IAS); forest ecosystems; biodiversity loss; ecological impacts; ecosystem functioning; restoration ecology; habitat integrity; conservation and management; habitat fragmentation; forest resilience; topsoil; soil biota; pedofauna; humus forms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Biodiversity)
Future Development and Potential of Timber Structures submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: timber engineering; glulam; CLT and DLT structures; hybrid timber systems; fire performance of timber; structural modelling and testing; sustainable construction; digital fabrication; structural connections; material innovation; resilience and durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wood Science and Forest Products)
Wood Quality and Mechanical Properties: 3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood characterization; classification methods; wood testing; non-destructive tests; normative procedures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wood Science and Forest Products)
Application of Forest Bioindicator Plants in Monitoring Environmental Pollution
edited by Guntis Tabors and Raimonds Kasparinskis
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: moss; soil; soil chemistry; soil morphology; forest; pollution; agricultural land
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Soil)
AI-Enabled Wildfire Risk Management: Toward Fire-Smart WUI Communities submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildfire risk management; wildland– urban interface (WUI); generative AI; scenario-based simulations; citizen science; nature-based solutions (NbS); plant species classification; community preparedness and behaviour change; FAIR data and accessibility (WCAG)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Hazards and Risk Management)
From Past to Present: Mangroves of the Northern Neotropics
edited by and Alejandro Antonio Aragón-Moreno
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: holocene; mangrove ecology; mangrove dynamics; climate change effects; conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
From Forests to Wetlands: Ecosystem Processes Shaping Aquatic Environments
edited by , Maria Teresa Fernandez Piedade and Pia Parolin
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest– aquatic linkages; wetlands; riparian ecosystems; biodiversity; invasive species; pollution; nutrient cycling; species distribution modeling; ecosystem services; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Hydrology)
The Impact of Mycorrhiza and Microbiome in Forest Tree Performance and Fitness
edited by , and Yanliang Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: mycorrhizal symbiosis; soil microbiome; forest tree fitness; nutrient acquisition; drought resilience; root exudates; seedling establishment; soil microbiology; forest sustainability; climate change adaptation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Soil)
Forest Biomass Modelling and Conversion Pathways for Sustainable Bioenergy submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; data sets; forestry; modelling; data science; geographical information systems; remote sensing; bioenergy; conversion technologies; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Inventory, Modeling and Remote Sensing)
Wood Modification: Functionalisation, Optimisation and Characterisation of Modified Timbers
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3062 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood modification; thermal modification; chemical modification; impregnation; hygroscopic properties; mechanical properties; surface properties; service life; durability; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wood Science and Forest Products)
Health and Disease Management of Urban Forest Trees
edited by and Katarzyna Sikora
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban forestry; tree diseases; forest pathology; tree health monitoring; biotic and abiotic stressors; climate change and tree health; disease management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Health)
Ecological Research in Bamboo Forests: 3rd Edition
edited by Xuhua Du, Ziwu Guo and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open
Keywords: bamboo; biogeochemical cycling; physiological ecology; plant microbiome; bamboo-based agroforestry; omics; bamboo expansion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
Climate-Ready Urban Park Forestry: Managing Tree Species for Measurable Carbon Benefits submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecosystem services; global warming; nature-based solution; urban heat island; urban parks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urban Forestry)
Sustainable Utilization, Preservation, and Maintenance of Wood Materials
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood preservation; wood modification; durability; biodeterioration; eco-friendly preservatives; weathering resistance; structural health monitoring; non-destructive evaluation; predictive maintenance; digital twin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wood Science and Forest Products)
Forest Ecosystem Dynamics, Carbon-Nitrogen Cycling and Environmental Systems
edited by Yibo Li, Guoyong Yan and Qinggui Wang
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest ecosystem dynamics; environmental science; carbon sink enhancement; carbon– nitrogen coupling; ecosystem carbon budget; nutrient cycling; ecosystem management and restoration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
Advances in Pine Wilt Disease—2nd Edition
edited by , Magdalena Kacprzyk and Hyerim Han
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: Bursaphelenchus xylophilus; Monochamus pine sawyers; biotic and abiotic interactions; conifer forest management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Health)
Supply, Trade and Consumption of Forest Products submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: consumer attitude; consumer behavior; consumer preferences; EU deforestation regulation; forest certification; market; market-based instruments; non-wood forest products; supply chain; timber; value chain; wood-based products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Economics, Policy, and Social Science)
The Effects of Disturbance on Forest Soils submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecosystem predispositions; forest restoration dynamics; forest damage monitoring; dead wood; hillwash development; soil evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Soil)
The Sustainable Use of Forests in Tourism and Recreation: 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: spatial planning; ecosystem services; conservation forests; recreation and leisure; forest plant communities; spatial forest management; active tourism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urban Forestry)
Heavy Metal and Rare-Earth Element Stocks and Concentrations in Forests
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open
Keywords: remediation techniques; soil– plant interactions; rare-earth elements; phytoremediation; temporal trends; metal recovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Soil)
Drought Impacts on Wood Anatomy and Tree Growth submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3997 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; drought; extreme drought events; tree growth; wood anatomy; dendrometer; sap flow; micro-coring; ecophysiology; dendroecology; ecohydrology; drought resistance and resilience; forest management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
Functions of Biochar in Carbon Emission and Carbon Sequestration in Forest Ecosystems, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2618 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; carbon cycle; carbon sequestration; plant growth; soil microbes; soil nutrients; forest primary production; soil organic matter; litter decomposition; forest management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
Innovative Techniques for Monitoring and Managing Invasive Forest Pests and Pathogens
edited by Sarah Facey
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 869 | Submission Open
Keywords: pest monitoring; surveillance; pest detection; invasive species; pest management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Health)
Water Use Efficiency of Forest Trees
edited by and Rafael A. Rubilar
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 865 | Submission Open
Keywords: water use efficiency; adaptations to drought; climate change; aridization; carbon isotope discrimination; plant water productivity; water balance; productivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecophysiology and Biology)
Forest Soil Health and Quality Monitoring
edited by Raluca Elena Enescu and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil properties; carbon sequestration; microbial community; soil monitoring; soil quality; soil health; soil restoration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Soil)
Integrating AI and Spatial Technologies for Forest Plant Inventories and Evolutionary Research in Biodiversity Hotspots to Support SDGs
edited by Heba Bedair, and Tawanda W. Gara
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest biodiversity; plant inventory; molecular taxonomy; remote sensing; artificial intelligence accuracy assessment; disturbance dynamics; phylogenetics; habitat fragmentation; climate adaptation; sustainable development goals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Biodiversity)
Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Resource Monitoring and Management submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest management; forest parameter extraction; tree identification; deep learning; machine learning; forest fire; carbon and biomass mapping; LiDAR altimetry; SAR imagery; optical imagery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Inventory, Modeling and Remote Sensing)
Multi-Sensor Data and Time-Series Analysis: Advancing Mapping and Climate Impact Assessment in Forest and Grassland submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-sensor data fusion; time-series analysis; forest and grassland mapping; climate impact assessment; remote sensing (optical/SAR/LiDAR/UAV); machine learning/AI; vegetation phenology; ecosystem productivity; climate resilience; carbon sequestration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Inventory, Modeling and Remote Sensing)
Effect of Climate Change on the Growth and Distribution of Tree Species in Mediterranean Forests submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: tree growth; climate change; Mediterranean basin; forest management; bioclimatic variables
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
Advances in Wood Protection and Modification: Sustainable Technologies and Applications
edited by Mohamed Jebrane
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood modification; bio-based treatments; nanotechnology; smart coatings; thermal modification; enzymatic processes; hybrid treatments; sustainability; industrial applications; surface functionalization; durability enhancement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wood Science and Forest Products)
Ethnobotany of Woody Species: Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity, and Contemporary Applications
edited by Marija S. Marković, and Vesna Stankov Jovanović
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: woody species; forest ethnobotany; forest medicinal plants; forest ethnopharmacology; forest biodiversity; sustainable forestry; forest biodiversity conservation; forest cultural heritage; local forest ecological knowledge; non-timber forest products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Economics, Policy, and Social Science)
Phytophthora Diversity and Impact in Alpine Forests
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging diseases; diversity; oomycetes; mountain areas; new outbreaks; forest decline
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Health)
Energy Conversion and High-Value Utilization of Agroforestry Biomass
edited by , and Daniele Rocco
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: residual biomass; combustion; pyrolysis; gasification; environmental impact; bioenergy; waste; circular economy; smart materials; biobased materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wood Science and Forest Products)
Urban Forests and Diversified Landscape Planning: Latest Advances and Prospects
edited by Tiemao Shi and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban landscape ecology; nature-based solutions; healthy landscape planning; ecological function; urban forest design and planning; human health and well-being; green infrastructure; urban planning; landscape architecture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urban Forestry)
The Role of Soil Fauna and Microbial Communities in Forests
edited by Beata Klimek
submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil bacteria; soil fungi; biological diversity; soil decomposition rate; soil C stock
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
Plant Invasions in Forest Ecosystems: Understanding Arrival, Expansion and Management: 2nd Edition
edited by Jun Liu and Zacchaeus Compson
submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant invasions; alien species; forest ecosystems; arrival mechanisms; expansion pathways; management strategies; ecological restoration; biological invasion; climate change; insect pests
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Biodiversity)
Functional Genomics of Forest Trees—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 863 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional genomics; multi-omics analysis; tree genetics; regulation of gene expression; tree molecular biology; tree breeding; bioinformatics; quantitative genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Molecular Biology)
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