Natural Areas Journal

Aims & Scope

The Natural Areas Journal is the flagship publication of the Natural Areas Association is the leading voice in natural areas management and preservation.

The Journal features peer-reviewed original research articles on topics such as: -Applied conservation biology- Ecological restoration- Natural areas management- Ecological assessment and monitoring- Invasive and exotic species management- Habitat protection- Fire ecology.

It also includes writing on conservation issues, forums, topic reviews, editorials, state and federal natural area activities and book reviews.

In addition, we publish special issues on various topics.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in 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.

• Deer Facilitate Invasive Plant Success in a Pennsylvania Forest Understory

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Tiffany M., Jessica L., Lisa A., JoAnn, Susan

• Seed Sourcing for Restoration in an Era of Climate Change

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Kayri, Pati, Shannon, Andrea T., Jeremie B., Katherine

• Conserving Pollinators in North American Forests: A Review

  Citation: 138

  Authors: James L., Michael D., Scott

• The Effects of Dogs on Wildlife Communities

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Benjamin E., Richard L., Mark E.

• The San Joaquin Desert of California: Ecologically Misunderstood and Overlooked

  Citation: 97

  Authors: David J., Galen B., Lawrence R., Brian L., Ellen A., Larry M.

• Effects of a Prescribed Fire on Understory Vegetation, Carbon Pools, and Soil Nutrients in a Longleaf Pine-Slash Pine Forest in Florida

  Citation: 91

  Authors: M., G., M.C., T. A., H.L.

• Conserving Biodiversity: Practical Guidance about Climate Change Adaptation Approaches in Support of Land-use Planning

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Oswald J., Joshua J., Paul, Craig, Gary, Douglas A., Jason, Kevin M., Mary L., Kit, D. John, William R., James R., David M., Stephen C., Anne

• Might Flowers of Invasive Plants Increase Native Bee Carrying Capacity? Intimations From Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

  Citation: 80

  Authors: V. J., Brosi A., Terry L.

• What Seeds to Plant in the Great Basin? Comparing Traits Prioritized in Native Plant Cultivars and Releases with those that Promote Survival in the Field

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Elizabeth A., Owen W.

• Save Our Bats, Save Our Tequila: Industry and Science Join Forces to Help Bats and<i>Agaves</i>

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Roberto-Emiliano, Luis E., David, Rodrigo A.