European Forest Ecosystems: Interactions Between Landscape, Ecology, and Health
A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Landscape Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 February 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
2. Wildlife Department, National Institute for Research and Development in Forestry Marin Dracea, 077190 Voluntari, Romania
Interests: wildlife management; large carnivores; animal behaviour; silviculture
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Interests: forest management; wood production; biodiversity conservation; spatial planning; forest disturbances; historic and current landscape development; ecosystem services and human well-being
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In an era marked by rapid and continuous transformations in landscapes, resource availability, and agricultural practices, a profound understanding of how these shifts impact wildlife ecology and health is imperative. The interplay between changing landscapes, forest management practices, and agricultural methods is increasingly influencing the behavior, growth, and habitat availability of diverse wildlife populations in Europe. These dynamics not only have far-reaching implications for the agricultural and forestry sectors but also pose significant risks to human health through the transmission of zoonotic diseases to domestic animals and increased vehicle–wildlife collisions.
The contributions of forest ecosystems to biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and overall human well-being are paramount; however, these vital ecosystems are currently beset by numerous challenges, including climate change, the invasion of non-native species, shifting land-use practices, the presence or absence of large carnivores, and evolving forest management strategies.
This Special Issue of Land seeks to delve into the complex interplay among forest ecosystems, landscape dynamics, ecological processes, and wildlife interactions across Europe; therefore, we invite contributions that elucidate the mechanisms through which landscape alterations influence wildlife dynamics, offering insights that will enhance our understanding of ecosystem sustainability and resilience in the face of impending environmental changes.
The goal of this Special Issue is to gather together papers (original research articles and review papers) that provide insights into the impact of landscape change on wildlife populations.
This Special Issue will welcome manuscripts that link the following themes:
- Wildlife management and ecology;
- Interactions between wildlife, landscape, and humanity;
- The impact of landscape shift on wildlife (connectivity, corridors, vehicle–wildlife collisions, etc.).
We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.
Prof. Dr. Ovidiu Ionescu
Dr. Michael Manton
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- landscape shifts
- wildlife management
- human–wildlife interactions
- ecosystem sustainability
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