Journal of Forest Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Forest Research publishes original articles, reviews, and short communications.

It covers all aspects of forest research, both basic and applied, with the aim of encouraging international communication between scientists in different fields who share a common interest in forest science.

Membership of the society is not a prerequisite for publication in this journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13129

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	254

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.429

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

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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, 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.

• Forest Gap Dynamics and Tree Regeneration

  Citation: 256

  Authors: Shin-Ichi

• Detection of individual trees and estimation of tree height using LiDAR data

  Citation: 194

  Authors: Doo-Ahn, Woo-Kyun, Jun-Hak, Greg S., Peng

• Tree roots in a changing world

  Citation: 166

  Authors: Ivano, Douglas L.

• Heterogeneity of individual roots within the fine root architecture: causal links between physiological and ecosystem functions

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Takuo

• Physiological Process of the Symptom Development and Resistance Mechanism in Pine Wilt Disease

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Kenji

• Ecology and silviculture of silver fir (<i>Abies alba</i>Mill.): a review

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Dorota, Andrej, Raphael

• Plant diversity of secondary forests in response to anthropogenic disturbance levels in montane regions of northeastern China

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Jiaojun, Zhihong, Lile, Jinxin

• Wind damage to forests and trees: a review with an emphasis on planted and managed forests

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Barry

• Proactive intervention to sustain high-elevation pine ecosystems threatened by white pine blister rust

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Anna W., Richard A.

• Atmospheric deposition and leaching of nitrogen in Chinese forest ecosystems

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Yunting, Per, Rolf D., Keisuke, Fusheng, Xi Yun, Muneoki

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