Journal of Forest Science

26/06/2025

📢 Exciting News! The Journal of Forest Science has achieved a 2024 Impact Factor of 1.1 and is proudly ranked in Q3 in the Forestry category of Web of Science! 🌲📊

We thank our authors, reviewers, and readers for their contributions and continued support. Ready to share your latest research in forestry?

📬 Submit your manuscript today: https://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/

30/05/2025

📘 May 2025 Issue of Journal of Forest Science is online: https://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/magno/jfs/2025/mn5.php

🔍 Featured articles:

🌱 New knowledge in dragon tree research
by Petr Maděra, Fabio Attorre & Kay Van Damme

🐞 How trees chemically defend themselves from bark beetles – insights into VOC changes
by Petr Soudek et al.

🔥 Bioenergy and sustainability – a life cycle assessment of short-rotation coppice in Hungary
by Budi Mulyana et al.

🚜 Logging machines and CO₂ emissions – how forest soil reacts to heavy traffic
by Luboš Staněk et al.

Don’t miss these cutting-edge studies shaping the future of forestry, bioenergy, and sustainable land use.

An international open access peer-reviewed journal published by the Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences and financed by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic. Published since 1955 (by 1999 under the title Lesnictví-Forestry)

30/05/2025

Presentation of the Journal of Forest Science at the University of Zagreb

The Journal of Forest Science was presented last week at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, University of Zagreb. The presentation was delivered by a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Forest Science, doc. Ing. Aleš Zeidler, Ph.D., during his international visit. In the presence of students and university staff, he introduced the opportunities for cooperation and informed the participants about the possibility of publishing in the Journal of Forest Science. We would like to thank doc. Ing. Aleš Zeidler, Ph.D., for presenting the journal, and we believe that the newly established contacts will bring inspiring contributions and foster deeper international exchange of knowledge.

University website: https://www.unizg.hr/homepage/
Journal website: https://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/



Sveučilište u Zagrebu Forest Research Group School of Forest Sciences Institute of Forest Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan Faculty of Forestry, Wildlife & RM, University Of Agriculture D.I.Khan Faculty of Forestry SKUAST of Kashmir Faculty of Forestry SKUAST of Kashmir Forestry Department Forestry & Environmental Sciences at UNITUS Agriculture and Forestry University - AFU Faculty of Forestry, Royal University of Agriculture Faculty of Forestry, Benehama Ganderbal Skuast-K Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - University of Forestry, Sofia, Bulgaria Faculty Forestry Tropical UMS

29/05/2025

☝️Read this ineresting article: "Changes in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content in resistant and non-resistant forest trees in response to bark beetle attack"

🔬Petr Soudek, Jan Rezek, Kateřina Moťková, Šárka Petrová, Pavlína Máchová, Adam Véle, Martin Fulín, Petr Hošek

Doi: https://doi.org/10.17221/4/2025-JFS

🪵 Study highlights differences in terpene profiles among beech, pine, and fir, revealing critical insights into forest resilience.

Authored by Petr Soudek and colleagues from the Czech Academy of Sciences and Forestry and Game Management Research Institute.



Výzkumný ústav lesního hospodářství a myslivosti, v v i Faculty of Forestry, RUA Agriculture and Forestry University - AFU W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana University of Alberta Forest Society Forest College & Research Institute, Hyderabad Forestry Training Institute Page Indian Forest,environment And Nature Conservation institute. The Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science

Petr Soudek, Jan Rezek, Kateřina Moťková, Šárka Petrová, Pavlína Máchová, Adam Véle, Martin Fulín, Petr Hošek

29/05/2025

☝️Read this interesting article: "Life cycle assessment of bioenergy production from short-rotation coppice plantation in Hungary"

Authors: Budi Mulyana, Andrea Vityi, András Polgár

Doi: https://doi.org/10.17221/10/2025-JFS

🔬 Key findings reveal that fuel and agrochemical use are the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions—especially during the first and final harvesting cycles.

💡 Reducing these inputs can help maximize the climate benefits of SRC systems for sustainable bioenergy.

Universitas Gadjah Mada Faculty of Forestry SKUAST of Kashmir Výzkumný ústav lesního hospodářství a myslivosti, v v i Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology Göttingen Forest College & Research Institute, Hyderabad Forest Research Group

29/05/2025

BIRDS NEED YOU THIS SUMMER

Place water pots for thirsty birds in terraces, compound wall & balconies.

27/05/2025

CAAS journals at Natura Viva 2025

The Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) is pleased to announce its participation in the Natura Viva 2025 fair, which took place from 22-25 May 2025 at the exhibition centre in Lysá nad Labem. Within the framework of this prestigious event focused on nature, agriculture, hunting and fisheries, CAAS presents its professional journals Journal of Forest Science (JFS), Plant Protection Science (PPS) and Plant, Soil and Environment (PSE).

Visitors to the fair can find out about the latest issues of the journals, the topics of the publications and the opportunities to involve the professional public and young scientists in publishing. All of the journals presented are included in major international databases (e.g. Web of Science, Scopus) and have a growing scientific reputation and international reach.

Natura Viva Fair info: https://www.vll.cz/natura-viva-2025
CAAS journals: https://www.agriculturejournals.cz/

###. mezinárodní veletrh myslivosti, rybářství, včelařství a pobytu v přírodě, Natura Viva 2025. Letos je to 30. let, co výstava Natura Viva každoročně spojuje milovníky přírody, myslivosti, rybářství a včelařství. Tento kulatý jubilejní ročník slibuje výjimečný záži...

15/05/2025

Zpráva z workshopu „Piš a publikuj aneb Jak připravit rukopis pro vědecký časopis“

Dne 14. května 2025 se od 13:00 hodin konal online formou další z pravidelných workshopů „Piš a publikuj aneb Jak připravit rukopis pro vědecký časopis“, který pořádala Česká akademie zemědělských věd. Workshop byl určen pro začínající i zkušenější autory vědeckých článků. Cílem workshopu bylo informovat začínající i zkušené autory vědeckých článků o jednotlivých časopisech vydávaných ČAZV, o důležitých aspektech přípravy rukopisu před zasláním do redakce, o podmínkách a průběhu recenzního řízení a také o používaném redakčním systému. V neposlední řadě se také workshop zaměřil na etiku a citační normu. V rámci workshopu byl rovněž prostor na dotazy a diskuze.

Pozvánky na další workshopy, akce a aktuality ČAZV najdete na: https://www.cazv.cz

Kompletní informace o vydávaných časopisech ČAZV najdete na: www.agriculturejournals.cz



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14/05/2025

🌿 New Review Published on Dragon Tree Research!
Published Online First in the Journal of Forest Science :)

Doi: https://doi.org/10.17221/9/2025-JFS

Discover the latest scientific insights on dragon trees — iconic and ecologically important members of the genus Dracaena. A new review by Petr Maděra, Fabio Attorre, and Kay Van Damme highlights over 120 studies published since 2020, covering everything from resin bioactivity to conservation threats.

🧬 The most studied species? D. draco, D. cinnabari, D. cochinchinensis, and D. cambodiana.

🌱 Dive into their ecological roles, chemical mysteries, and conservation challenges.



Sapienza Università di Roma Dragon tree (Dracaena draco) The Dragontree Institute of Forest Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan Forest College & Research Institute, Hyderabad Faculty of Forestry, Wildlife & RM, University Of Agriculture D.I.Khan Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest Kerala Forest Research Institute Forest Research Group State Forest Research Institute -SFRI, Punjab UCCE Forest Research and Outreach Himalayan Forest Research Institute Pakistan Forest Institute Peshawar Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology Göttingen The Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science

13/05/2025

Již zítra 14. 5. 2025 se můžete zúčastnit online worksopu pro začínající i zkušené autory vědeckých článků!

Více níže v příspěvk.
Děkujeme za sdílení :)

Pozvánka na workshop Piš a publikuj!

Dovolujeme si Vás pozvat na workshop “Piš a publikuj aneb Jak připravit rukopis pro vědecký časopis”, který pořádá Česká akademie zemědělských věd dne 14. 5. 2024 od 13 hod. online formou.

Link na připojení: https://shorturl.at/mgCHt

Workshop je určen pro začínající i zkušenější autory vědeckých článků.

HARMONOGRAM WORKSHOPU:
1. Úvod
2. Představení ČAZV jako organizace
3. Proč publikovat a jak začít psát
4. Podmínky pro přijetí rukopisu do recenzního řízení
5. Životní cyklus článku
6. Redakční systém
7. Publikační etika, citace
8. Diskuze
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30/04/2025

Journal of Forest Science – Issue 4/2025 is now out! 🌲📘

Link: https://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/magno/jfs/2025/mn4.php
Explore the latest research on: 🔹 Global wood trade trends in G20 countries
🔹 Seed germination strategies for Sorbus torminalis
🔹 Environmental impacts of residential wood pellet heating in Russia
🔹 Public priorities for forest ecosystem services in Slovakia

🧠 Insightful studies for forest scientists, policymakers & sustainability advocates.

Articles:

Status and trend analysis of the production, export and import of wood and wood products in the G20 countries from 2004 to 2021
Vinod Kumar Upadhyay, Ritesh Tailor, Rashmi Ramesh Shanbhag, Narasimha Murthy, Pradeep Kumar Kushwaha, Manish Ranjan

Effect of various lengths of cold stratification period on the germination of wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis) seed samples harvested in the Czech Republic
Miroslav Šulitka, Ivan Kuneš, Martin Baláš, Kateřina Pešková, Přemysl Šedivka, Tomáš Holeček, Vilém Podrázský

Life cycle assessment of residential heat production from wood pellet combustion in the Northwest region of Russia
Egor Selivanov, Pavel Cudlín

Understanding societal priorities for forest ecosystem services: Survey insights from 'Forestry Days 2024' in Slovakia
Zuzana Sarvašová, Jozef Pajtík, Zuzana Dobšinská



ICFRE-Himalayan Forest Research Institute Shimla ICFRE-Skill Development Centre, Chhindwara Faculty of Forestry, Royal University of Agriculture Faculty of Forestry, RUA Faculty of Forestry, Benehama Ganderbal Skuast-K Faculty of Forestry, Royal University of Agriculture W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana

An international open access peer-reviewed journal published by the Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences and financed by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic. Published since 1955 (by 1999 under the title Lesnictví-Forestry)

29/04/2025

Read this interesting article : "Understanding societal priorities for forest ecosystem services: Survey insights from 'Forestry Days 2024' in Slovakia"

Authors: Zuzana Sarvašová, Jozef Pajtík, Zuzana Dobšinská
Doi: https://doi.org/10.17221/7/2025-JFS
Published Online First in the Journal of Forest Science

Key insights:
✅ Regulating services & biodiversity top the list of public priorities
✅ Public support for Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) is strong
✅ Preferences vary by gender, age & forestry background — not by urban/rural residence

🔍 These findings help inform forest policy & sustainable management strategies in Slovakia and beyond.

Zuzana Sarvašová, Jozef Pajtík, Zuzana Dobšinská