From time to time, Forest Science and the Journal of Forestry publish special issues or special sections following specific themes that are timely and of interest to the forestry community. View published and forthcoming special issues and sections below.
Submit a Proposal for a Special Issue or Section
Special issues or special sections in the SAF journals are published when the collection of articles on a particular theme make a very substantial contribution to the publications’ missions of advancing the profession of forestry. This goal is met by keeping forest management professionals informed about significant developments and ideas in the many facets of forestry and of publishing the best peer-reviewed research into forest-related economic, social, and ecological issues that define or advance the frontiers of science and help inform ongoing policy deliberations.
Typical benefits of publishing a special issue or section may include:
SAF’s journals staff and editors evaluate proposals for special sections and issues based on key criteria described in the instructions document. Download and submit the proposal form to get started. Direct any questions to Morgan Fincham. Proposal Form (PDF)
Publication Date
Title of Special Issue/Section
Journal Name
Supported by:
Forthcoming, expected September 2017
Tribal Lands Special Issue
Journal of Forestry
July 2017
Inventory and Monitoring Section
May 2017
National Silviculture Workshop Proceedings
May 2016
Wilderness Issue
USDA Forest Service
January 2016
Best Management Practice Special Issue
November 2015
Education Issue
September 2014
2013 National Silviculture Workshop Proceedings
October 2011
SAF Task Force Report
SAF
Natural Resources Education Special Issue
June 2010
Gap Analysis
Forest Science
April 2008
Mitigating Climate Change