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Advanced Methods and Technologies for Forest Wildfire Prevention
edited by , Helen Margaret de Klerk and
submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1746
Keywords: wildfire prevention; wildfire risk; fuel management; remote sensing; artificial intelligence; decision-support systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Hazards and Risk Management)
Measurement and Enhancement of Wood Mechanical and Chemical Properties, 2nd Edition
edited by Wanzhao Li, and Yue Qi
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12936 | Submission Open
Keywords: change in wood properties; laboratory measurements; industrial measurements; energy-efficient technologies for processing wood and wood-based materials; materials and technologies for curing improved wood products; ecological and technological aspects of harvesting and use of wood biomass; climate regulations in the processing of wood and wood-based materials; legal; economic; and technological aspects of the use of modified wood; sustainable development of wood production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wood Science and Forest Products)
Growth and Stand Dynamics of Unmanaged and Managed Forests Under Global Change
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12495 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; adaptive forest management; old-growth stands; stand dynamics; growth models; resistance; resilience; recovery; silvicultural prescriptions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
Forest Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Management
edited by , , , Seunguk Shin, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9933 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest ecosystem services; sustainable management; payment for ecosystem services (PESs); corporate ESG strategies; ecosystem function; carbon sequestration; climate resilience; biodiversity conservation; cultural ecosystem services; socio-economic impacts; forest policy; ecosystem service valuation; regulating services; provisioning services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Forestry: 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9131 | Submission Open
Keywords: forestry; artificial intelligence; remote sensing; meteorology; hydroecology; forest hydrology; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Inventory, Modeling and Remote Sensing)
Forest Economics and Policy Analysis
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5647 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest economics; forest governance; forest policy; AI; forest management; community-based forest management; biodiversity conservation; bioeconomy; urban forests
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Economics, Policy, and Social Science)
Ecological Functions of Urban Green Spaces submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5291 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban green space; ecological functions; urban sustainability; climate change; air pollution; social justice; socio-economic benefits; resilient cities; smart cities; health; urban biodiversity; landscape and urban planning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urban Forestry)
Urban Trees Under Climate Change: Growth, Environmental Benefits and Potentials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4776 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; ecosystem services; size– growth– ecosystem service relationships; tree management; tree size; urban greening; urban heat island
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urban Forestry)
Innovating Indicators: New Approaches for Tracking Forest Health Status and Trends in a Rapidly Changing World submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3609 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest health monitoring; indicators; status and trends; invasive species; climate change; insects and diseases; regeneration trends; drought; wildfire; fragmentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Health)
Wood Quality and Mechanical Properties: 3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3176 | 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)
Water and Carbon Cycles and Their Coupling in Forest submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3031 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest ecosystem; carbon cycle; water cycle; carbon– water coupling; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Hydrology)
Ecology of Forested Wetlands
edited by and Jamie Duberstein
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2501 | Submission Open
Keywords: forested wetlands; mangroves; swamps; bottomland hardwoods; mangles; tidal forests; coastal forests; sea level rise; climate change; deforestation; hydrology; productivity; community composition; blue carbon
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
Impacts of Climate Change and Forest Management on Forest Carbon and Nitrogen Budgets
edited by , Hesong Wang, Xiaolei Sun and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2330 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest carbon and nitrogen; climate change; forest management; field investigation; modeling; remote sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
The Impact of Mycorrhiza and Microbiome in Forest Tree Performance and Fitness
edited by , and Yanliang Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2032 | 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)
Conservation and Restoration of Forest Biodiversity
edited by Chunjing Wang, Chunhui Zhang and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1949 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity; biological conservation; conservation planning; forest biodiversity; ecological restoration; environmental management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Biodiversity)
From Past to Present: Mangroves of the Northern Neotropics
edited by and Alejandro Antonio Aragón-Moreno
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1907 | Submission Open
Keywords: holocene; mangrove ecology; mangrove dynamics; climate change effects; conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
AI-Enabled Wildfire Risk Management: Toward Fire-Smart WUI Communities submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1866 | 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)
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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1304 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest; biodiversity; biogeography; wildlife; forest biomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Biodiversity)
The Vulnerability and Resilience of Tropical Forests Under Extreme Climate Change
edited by and Marcos Silveira
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 1024 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecology; alternative stable state; forest system dieback; functional redundancy; hydraulic properties; water/thermal stress dynamics; facilitation; competition (intensity and importance); intermediate disturbance hypothesis; biodiversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecophysiology and Biology)
Genetic Diversity, Adaptive Evolution, and Conservation Genomics of Forest Trees submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 795 | 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)
From Forests to Wetlands: Ecosystem Processes Shaping Aquatic Environments
edited by , Maria Teresa Fernandez Piedade and Pia Parolin
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 734 | 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)
Degradation and Restoration of Tropical Forests
edited by , Eduardo Mariano Neto and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 721 | Submission Open
Keywords: degradation; restoration; tropical forests; forest regeneration; agroforestry; forests biodiversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
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 671 | 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)
Latest Progress in Research on Forest Tree Genomics—The Second Edition
edited by , Hao Chen and Ting Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 648 | 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)
Climate-Driven Radial Growth Patterns of Forest Trees in Mountainous Regions
edited by , , and Yiping Zhang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 602 | Submission Open
Keywords: dendroecology; radial growth; climate change; forest dynamic; mountainous regions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Meteorology and Climate Change)
Future Development and Potential of Timber Structures submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 423 | 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)
Consequences of Land Use on the Conservation of Forest Ecosystems: Challenges and Solutions
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 413 | 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)
Role of Microorganisms and Plants in Forest Restoration: Research Progress and Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest restoration; microorganisms; plants; mycorrhizal fungi; bioremediation; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Soil)
Soil Biota and Fertility Under Forest Degradation submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 370 | 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)
Applications of Data Science in Forestry submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 361 | 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)
How Does Forest Management Affect Soil Dynamics?—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 344 | 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)
Genomic Diversity, Phylogeny, and Conservation of Forest Tree Species
edited by Federico Sebastiani, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 331 | 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)
Impacts of Invasive Species on Forest Biodiversity submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 279 | 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)
Application of Forest Bioindicator Plants in Monitoring Environmental Pollution
edited by Guntis Tabors and Raimonds Kasparinskis
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open
Keywords: moss; soil; soil chemistry; soil morphology; forest; pollution; agricultural land
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Soil)
Forest Biomass Modelling and Conversion Pathways for Sustainable Bioenergy submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5514 | 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)
Wood Drying and Other Heat Treatments of Wood submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1871 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood drying; water migration in wood; heat and mass transfer; drying schedules; drying quality; drying stress; airflow in kiln; modeling and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wood Science and Forest Products)
Sustainable Utilization, Preservation, and Maintenance of Wood Materials
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1747 | 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)
Health and Disease Management of Urban Forest Trees
edited by and Katarzyna Sikora
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1135 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1050 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 937 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecosystem services; global warming; nature-based solution; urban heat island; urban parks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urban Forestry)
Non-Native Species in Forest Ecosystems submission deadline 17 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2969 | Submission Open
Keywords: invasive alien species; non-native trees; forest ecosystems; sustainable forestry; risk assessment; biodiversity conservation; policy and legislation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Ecology and Management)
Growth, Maintenance, and Function of Urban Trees
edited by , , and Sihan Xue
submission deadline 17 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1937 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban tree; growth; maintenance; ecosystem services; social benefits; tree management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urban Forestry)
Dendrochronology Beyond the Ordinary: Understanding Wood Formation and Climate Change (2nd Edition) submission deadline 17 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1384 | Submission Open
Keywords: dendrochronology; xylogenesis; phloem formation; wood anatomy; functional anatomical traits; quantitative wood anatomy; trees’ environmental response; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Meteorology and Climate Change)
Forest Ecosystem Dynamics, Carbon-Nitrogen Cycling and Environmental Systems
edited by Yibo Li, Guoyong Yan and Qinggui Wang
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1484 | 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)
Exploring Biodiversity and Its Relationship with Forests
edited by Rafał Gosik
submission deadline 24 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 804 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest biodiversity; biodiversity; invasive species; invertebrate groups; forest entomology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Biodiversity)
Supply, Trade and Consumption of Forest Products submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 351 | 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)
Advances in Pine Wilt Disease—2nd Edition
edited by , Magdalena Kacprzyk and Hyerim Han
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open
Keywords: Bursaphelenchus xylophilus; Monochamus pine sawyers; biotic and abiotic interactions; conifer forest management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forest Health)
The Effects of Disturbance on Forest Soils submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 199 | 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 294 | 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)
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