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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

Root Traits, Litterfall, and Radial Growth: Seasonal Dynamics and Silvicultural Modulation

Guest Editor: Ji Young An
Viewed by 3

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions in Forests—2nd Edition

Guest Editors: Gabriel Murariu, Lucian Dinca
Viewed by 99

Deadline: 30 August 2026

Open for Submission

Functional Genomics of Forest Trees—2nd Edition

Guest Editors: Zhong Chen, Meixia Ye
1 article | Viewed by 876

Deadline: 25 August 2026

Open for Submission

Plant Invasions in Forest Ecosystems: Understanding Arrival, Expansion and Management: 2nd Edition

Guest Editors: Jun Liu, Zacchaeus Compson
Viewed by 17

Deadline: 14 August 2026

Open for Submission

The Role of Soil Fauna and Microbial Communities in Forests

Guest Editor: Beata Klimek
Viewed by 111

Deadline: 1 August 2026

Open for Submission

Drought Impacts on Wood Anatomy and Tree Growth

Guest Editors: Xinsheng Liu, Rosana López Rodríguez
3 articles | Viewed by 4,029

Deadline: 31 July 2026

Open for Submission

Functions of Biochar in Carbon Emission and Carbon Sequestration in Forest Ecosystems, 2nd Edition

Guest Editor: Shinpei Yoshitake
2 articles | Viewed by 2,664

Deadline: 31 July 2026

Open for Submission

Innovative Techniques for Monitoring and Managing Invasive Forest Pests and Pathogens

Guest Editor: Sarah Facey
1 article | Viewed by 918

Deadline: 31 July 2026

Open for Submission

Water Use Efficiency of Forest Trees

Guest Editors: Sergio Espinoza Meza, Rafael A. Rubilar
1 article | Viewed by 885

Deadline: 31 July 2026

Open for Submission

Forest Soil Health and Quality Monitoring

Guest Editors: Raluca Elena Enescu, Minodora Manu
Viewed by 221

Deadline: 31 July 2026

Open for Submission

Multi-Sensor Data and Time-Series Analysis: Advancing Mapping and Climate Impact Assessment in Forest and Grassland

Guest Editors: Laura Stendardi, Rocco Pace, Gianluca Pappaccogli
Viewed by 67

Deadline: 31 July 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Resource Monitoring and Management

Guest Editors: Saygin Abdikan, Aliihsan Sekertekin
Viewed by 119

Deadline: 31 July 2026

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