Wild | Aims and Scope Update

Aims (new version):

Aims (old version):

Wild (ISSN 3042-4526) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal specialized in natural systems studies, their characterization and dynamics. Interactions between primary and secondary environments/species are also welcome. The journal is published quarterly online by MDPI.

Wild’s main objective is the publication of high-quality research with a focus on wild species and communities, primary habitats, spontaneous dynamics, renaturation processes, natural land, nature and human interactions and perceptions. The journal publishes reviews, regular research papers (articles), case studies, critical analysis, opinion, perspectives, conceptual and theoretical papers and communication. Other article types in line with our aims and scope will also be considered.

Wild deals with all aspects related to nature, including natural environments, renaturalization, restoration, wild species, ethical hunting, fishing, and other uses of natural resources linked to primary habitats or habitats in renaturation. The journal also aims to highlight the traditions of Indigenous or local people that do not deconstruct nor dismantle primary habitats, integral protected areas, and the places and people symbolizing ecological ethics or (wild) nature protection and restoration. To study the interactions involving species considered non-native with a broad perspective, free from ideologies and negative biases, relying solely on a clear, scientific analysis of interactions and dynamics rather than on the presumed need for their a priori eradication. To study natural habitats, meaning primary habitats or those minimally shaped by human activities where spontaneous ecological dynamics prevail, including formerly used and now abandoned areas—even in agricultural or urban contexts—as well as sites undergoing rewilding or renaturation programs, adopting an objective approach free from ideological influences and without assuming the need for any a priori use or manipulation. We aim to publish timely experimental and theoretical research results in a rapid and readily accessible manner. The journal strives to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical application by focusing on research studies as well as providing a platform for practitioners and land/protected area managers to share their experiences.

Wild (ISSN 3042-4526) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal specializing in natural systems and dynamics and interactions between primary and secondary environments/species, published quarterly online by MDPI.

Wild’s main objective is the publication of high-quality research with a focus on wild species and communities, primary habitats, renaturation processes, natural land, nature and human interactions and perceptions. The journal publishes reviews, regular research papers (articles), opinion and theoretical papers and short communications.

Wild deals with all aspects related to nature, including natural environments, renaturalization, restoration, wild species, ethical game, fishing, and other uses of natural resources. The journal also aims to highlight the traditions of Indigenous people that do not destroy primary habitats, integral protected areas, and the places and people symbolizing ecological ethics or (wild) nature protection and restoration. We aim to publish timely experimental and theoretical research results in a rapid and readily accessible manner. The journal strives to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical application by focusing on research studies as well as providing a platform for practitioners and land/protected area managers to share their experiences. There are no restrictions on the maximum length of the papers.

Scope (new version):

Scope (old version):

• Wild species and their habitats;
• Diseases and parasites in wild species;
• Wild environments and biodiversity;
• Natural environment management, wild land preservation;
• Dynamics, conflict analysis and policies of restoration and renaturalization processes;
• Management, conservation, characterization and dynamics of species in their natural habitats;
• Natural ecosystems and protected areas;
• Sustainable and ethical utilization of natural resources via hunting, fishing and other outdoor pursuits;
• Indigenous peoples and foraging;
• Primary habitat issues and old-growth forests;
• Human and wild nature heritage, relationships, perception and conflicts.

• Wild species and their habitats;
• Wild environments and biodiversity;
• Natural environment management, wild land preservation;
• Dynamics and policies of restoration and renaturalization processes;
• Interactions between primary and secondary natural environments/species;
• Management, conservation, characterization and dynamics of species in their natural habitats;
• Natural ecosystems;
• Sustainable and ethical utilization of natural resources via hunting, fishing and other outdoor pursuits;
• Indigenous peoples and foraging;
• Primary habitat issues and old-growth forests;
• Human and nature heritage, relationships, perception and conflicts.