Aims & Scope
Biological Conservation is a leading international journal in the discipline of conservation science.
The journal publishes articles spanning a diverse range of fields that contribute to the biological, sociological, ethical and economic dimensions of conservation.
The primary aim of Biological Conservation is the publication of high-quality papers that advance the science and practice of conservation, or which demonstrate the application of conservation principles and policy.
Biological Conservation invites the submission of research articles, reviews (including systematic reviews and perspectives), short communications, policy perspectives, and letters to the editor dealing with all aspects of conservation science, including theoretical and empirical investigations into the consequences of human actions for the diversity, structure and function of terrestrial, aquatic or marine ecosystems.
Such papers may include quantitative assessments of extinction risk, fragmentation effects, spread of invasive organisms, conservation genetics, conservation management, global change effects on biodiversity, landscape or reserve design and management, restoration ecology, or resource economics.
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Impact Factor
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2025 | 4.4 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
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2024 | 1.654 |
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2024 | Q1 |
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Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
Most Cited Articles
The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.
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Stakeholder participation for environmental management: A literature review
Citation: 2885
Authors: Mark S.
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The Brazilian Atlantic Forest: How much is left, and how is the remaining forest distributed? Implications for conservation
Citation: 2730
Authors: Milton Cezar, Jean Paul, Alexandre Camargo, Flávio Jorge, Márcia Makiko
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Worldwide decline of the entomofauna: A review of its drivers
Citation: 2512
Authors: Francisco, Kris A.G.
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Environmental DNA – An emerging tool in conservation for monitoring past and present biodiversity
Citation: 1655
Authors: Philip Francis, Eske
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Global food security, biodiversity conservation and the future of agricultural intensification
Citation: 1513
Authors: Teja, Yann, Thomas C., Louise, Iris, Ivette, John, Anthony
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eBird: A citizen-based bird observation network in the biological sciences
Citation: 1480
Authors: Brian L., Christopher L., Marshall J., Rick E., Daniel, Steve
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Biodiversity management in the face of climate change: A review of 22 years of recommendations
Citation: 1363
Authors: Nicole E., Erika S.