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Special Issues
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 polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Protection and Management of Urban Parks and Nature Reserves
Deadline: 26 February 2026
Growing the Urban Forest: Building Our Understanding
Deadline: 25 January 2026
Soundscape in Urban Forests—2nd Edition
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Tree- and Shrub-Based Phytoremediation: Pollution Control and Ecosystem Services
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Forest and Urban Green Space Ecosystem Services and Management
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Growth, Maintenance, and Function of Urban Trees
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Ecosystem Services in Urban and Peri-Urban Landscapes
Deadline: 15 December 2025
Forests and Nature Tourism: Navigating Conservation, Recreation, and Change in the Anthropocene
Deadline: 31 October 2025
Urban Forests and Greening for Sustainable Cities
Deadline: 30 October 2025
Microclimate Development in Urban Spaces
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Structure, Function, and Value of Urban Forest
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The Sustainable Use of Forests in Tourism and Recreation
Deadline: 29 August 2025
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