Forest Science

Aims & Scope

Forest Science is a peer-reviewed journal publishing fundamental and applied research that explores all aspects of natural and social sciences as they apply to the function and management of the forested ecosystems of the world.

Topics include silviculture, forest management, biometrics, economics, entomology & pathology, fire & fuels management, forest ecology, genetics & tree improvement, geospatial technologies, harvesting & utilization, landscape ecology, operations research, forest policy, physiology, recreation, social sciences, soils & hydrology, and wildlife management.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14143

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	236

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.386

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	91

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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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.

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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.

• The Measurement of Place Attachment: Validity and Generalizability of a Psychometric Approach

  Citation: 848

  Authors: Daniel R., Jerry J.

• National-Scale Biomass Estimators for United States Tree Species

  Citation: 492

  Authors: Jennifer C., David C., Linda S., Richard A.

• Analysis of Growth Equations

  Citation: 422

  Authors: Boris

• Biomass Estimation Methods for Tropical Forests with Applications to Forest Inventory Data

  Citation: 416

  Authors: Sandra, Andrew J. R., Ariel E.

• Nitrate Losses From Disturbed Forests: Patterns and Mechanisms

  Citation: 213

  Authors: Peter M., Jerry M.

• Assessing Tree and Stand Biomass: A Review with Examples and Critical Comparisons

  Citation: 181

  Authors: Bernard R.

• Design of Regular Landscape Fuel Treatment Patterns for Modifying Fire Growth and Behavior

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Mark A.

• Evidence of Reduced Photosynthetic Rates in Old Trees

  Citation: 145

  Authors: B. J., M. G., R. H., A. W., M. R.

• Brief Notice: Forest Stand Dynamics (Update Edition)

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Chadwick D., Bruce C.

• Invasion by Exotic Forest Pests: A Threat to Forest Ecosystems

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Andrew M., William L., Dale, Victor C.

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