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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.

Open for Submission

The Role of Urban Vegetation and Forests in Climate Change Adaptation: Implications for Air Quality and Thermal Comfort in Cities

Guest Editors: Beatriz Sanchez, Esther Rivas, Jose Luis Santiago
Viewed by 76

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

The Sustainable Use of Forests in Tourism and Recreation: 2nd Edition

Guest Editors: Wojciech Zgłobicki, Bogusława Baran-Zgłobicka
Viewed by 67

Deadline: 28 July 2026

Open for Submission

Climate-Ready Urban Park Forestry: Managing Tree Species for Measurable Carbon Benefits

Guest Editors: Alessia Di Giuseppe, Andrea Nicolini
Viewed by 53

Deadline: 15 July 2026

Open for Submission

Ecological Functions of Urban Green Spaces

Guest Editors: Zhipeng Zhu, Jianwen Dong, Jinda Qi, Xiong Yao, Weicong Fu
Viewed by 293

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Urban Forests and Ecosystem Services

Guest Editors: Le Li, Alessandro Paletto
1 article | Viewed by 327

Deadline: 30 April 2026

Open for Submission

Sustainable Urban Forests and Green Environments in a Changing World

Guest Editors: Ana-Maria Ciobotaru, Radu-Daniel Pintilii
2 articles | Viewed by 2,699

Deadline: 15 April 2026

Open for Submission

Greening Our Cities: Urban Forests as a Nature-Based Solution for Air Pollution and Urban Heat Stress

Guest Editors: Luminița Mărmureanu, Diana Pitar, Ștefan Leca
2 articles | Viewed by 4,797

Deadline: 31 March 2026

Open for Submission

Ecosystem Services of Urban Forests—2nd Edition

Guest Editors: Slaveya Petrova, Bogdan Nikolov
1 article | Viewed by 617

Deadline: 31 March 2026

Open for Submission

Optimizing Urban Green Space Ecosystem Services for Resilient and Sustainable Cities

Guest Editors: Jinguang Zhang, Jiajie Cao
2 articles | Viewed by 732

Deadline: 31 March 2026

Open for Submission

Urban Forestry: Management of Sustainable Landscapes

Guest Editors: Dengkai Chi, Jingli Yan, Jia Wang
1 article | Viewed by 936

Deadline: 28 March 2026

Open for Submission

Forest and Human Well-Being

Guest Editor: Geonwoo Kim
2 articles | Viewed by 1,631

Deadline: 28 February 2026

Open for Submission

Protection and Management of Urban Parks and Nature Reserves

Guest Editors: Xiaoqing Xu, Lei Wang, Yunlong Yao
Viewed by 122

Deadline: 26 February 2026

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