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The Journal of Forestry Research offers articles dealing with all aspects of forestry. It is primarily a medium for reporting original theoretical and experimental research, as well as technical reviews. Approximately 65 per cent of the papers published in the journal are by international researchers; the balance is contributed by Chinese scientists, professors and doctoral degree students.

• Explaining annual gross primary productivity through climatic variables by integrating key vegetation functional traits 05/12/2026
  Vegetation gross primary production (GPP), the rate of carbon assimilation via photosynthesis, is a fundamental metric for assessing terrestrial carbon uptake. Functional traits such as the carbon uptake period and maximum photosynthetic capacity (GPPmax) largely determine interannual GPP variability, yet existing frameworks are mainly effective ...
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• Population dynamics and natural enemy regulation of <i>Hyphantria cunea</i> (Drury): a life table study 05/12/2026
  This study investigated the natural population dynamics of the invasive fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea (Drury), and evaluated regulatory effects of natural enemies across different regions, generations, and developmental stages. We established age-specific life tables for H. cunea populations exhibiting 2–3 annual generations in Tieling, Dandong ...
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• Long-term mix-plantation can recover natural recruitment, genetic diversity and functional traits of the threatened dipterocarp species 05/05/2026
  Asian tropical rainforests have suffered tremendous damages due to the cultivation of commercial plantations, which have resulted in severe species losses, including of the Dipterocarpaceae family. Dipterocarps like Hopea hainanensis and Hopea reticulata are now listed as endangered in the international union for conservation of ...
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• Unveiling the secrets of <i>Dioryctria sylvestrella</i>: population dynamics, natural enemy resources and key regulatory factors 05/02/2026
  Dioryctria sylvestrella, a stem borer, attacks the shoots, branches and cones of Pinus species, including Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica and P. koraiensis. To clarify the population dynamics, key regulatory mechanisms of this pest, and screen natural enemies for biological control in Heilongjiang Province, a two-year ...
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• Impact of anthropogenic disturbance on tree non-spatial structure, seasonal physiology and nutrient dynamics in urban forests of <i>Pinus koraiensis</i> 05/02/2026
  Urban forest ecosystems are the key contributors to the green spaces within metropolitan landscapes, offering numerous ecological services. But the combined effects of anthropogenic activities driven by population growth and escalating resource demands have precipitated rapid modification in forest structure, extent, and environmental conditions (i.e., ...
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• Differential responses of moth communities along successional gradients in plantation and regenerating warm temperate forests 04/29/2026
  This study investigates temporal changes in moth diversity and community composition within plantation ecosystems, evaluates their comparative status relative to regrowth forest habitats, and examines the differential responses of distinct moth taxa along successional gradients. Moth communities were sampled using standardized black light traps at ...
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• Application research on stand replanting method based on Delaunay triangulation algorithm and uniformity theory 04/29/2026
  As climate change intensifies and the biodiversity crisis continues to deepen, forest ecosystems are facing unprecedented degradation pressure. As a core method of ecological restoration, forest stand replanting has a profound impact on the stability of global ecosystems and the protection of biodiversity. Traditional forest ...
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• Historical land use has long-lasting effects on the biodiversity–productivity relationship in temperate forests 04/28/2026
  Land use history has significant impacts on forest biodiversity and ecosystem functioning during the process of forest conservation and reconstruction. However, persistent impacts of historical land use on the forest biodiversity-ecosystem function (BEF) relationship remain unclear. We assessed woody plant diversity and composition of a ...
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• Rising temperatures reshape climate–growth relationships and increase vulnerability of endangered <i>Rhododendron protistum</i> var. <i>giganteum</i> 04/25/2026
  Understanding how endangered tree species respond to rapid warming is essential for assessing their future survival. Here, we build up a 282 years tree-ring width chronology of Rhododendron protistum var. giganteum in southeastern Tibetan Plateau to test whether rising temperatures have reshaped the climatic controls ...
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• Native entomopathogenic fungi as promising biocontrol agents against <i>Leptoglossus occidentalis</i>: pathogenicity, water stress effects, sex and insect responses 04/21/2026
  The western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann (Heteroptera: Coreidae), is an invasive pest that severely threatens the health and production of conifer orchards since its arrival to Europe about two decades ago. Despite its economic and ecological relevance, little is known about the potential ...
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• Mycorrhizal associations regulate forest aboveground biomass carbon stock via species diversity and stand structure 04/21/2026
  Mycorrhizal associations are critical to forest productivity and biomass carbon stock. Ectomycorrhiza (EcM) and arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) associations, the dominant types in forest soils, differ in their nutrient acquisition and soil feedback mechanisms. However, previous studies mainly focused on single-species stands or experimental forests, leaving ...
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• Human-nature interactions under health crisis: implications for adaptive national park development and management 04/18/2026
  Public health crises have presented evolving challenges and opportunities for tourism management. By integrating ground survey data with social media big data using Bayesian Network modeling, we analyzed how the pandemic changes in visitor engagement with forest environments in national park from 2019 to 2023 ...
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• Tracking conifer composition change: a ground and satellite based assessment of Quebec’s forests over three decades 04/18/2026
  Studies in Quebec have reported contrasting trends in conifer composition, with some documenting long-term declines while others suggest increases. This study examined changes in conifer basal area percentage (CBAP) from 1985 to 2021 using 1796 permanent forest inventory plots across deciduous, mixed, and boreal forest ...
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• Stem girdling does not allow mimicking changes in Norway spruce tree physiology during Eurasian spruce bark beetle infestation 04/16/2026
  Bark beetle infestations can cause rapid mortality in Norway spruce, yet the sequence of physiological changes leading to death is not fully understood. The aim of this research was to disentangle the earliest tree physiological signs of spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus L.) induced stress ...
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• Driving factors of knot size in <i>Larix olgensis</i> plantations: a multi-model ensemble by using GAM, machine learning, and SEM 04/16/2026
  Knots are common wood defects that severely reduce the mechanical performance and market value of timber. To identify the key drivers of knot diameter in Larix olgensis and determine its nonlinear response mechanisms, this study, within the framework of tree resource allocation trade-offs and stand ...
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• Forest-conversion legacies and root trenching shape PLFA-derived microbial biomass pools and phosphorus-cycling indicators in subalpine forests 04/16/2026
  Understanding how forest conversion and mycorrhizal disruption shape microbial phosphorus (P) cycling is essential for managing nutrient sustainability in subalpine forest ecosystems. We assessed the influence of long-term land-use change and short-term root trenching (ectomycorrhizal inputs reduction) on phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA)-derived microbial biomass pools, ...
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• Genetic innovations in forest tree breeding: combating nematode threats and enhancing climate resilience 04/15/2026
  In the context of accelerating climate change, this review comprehensively explores genetic innovations in forest tree breeding emphasizing their potential for forest restoration, nematode resistance and climate resilience. Rising global temperatures, extreme weather and pollution are degrading forest ecosystems, limiting biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and ecological ...
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• Tree spatial arrangement and size outweigh species diversity in regulating soil particulate and mineral-associated carbon accrual: mediated by soil properties ... 04/15/2026
  Modification of forest structure and species diversity is an effective strategy for enhancing forest carbon sequestration. However, the relative contributions of tree spatial arrangement, tree size, and species diversity to soil organic carbon (SOC) and its fractions remain poorly understood. To address this, we established ...
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• Explainable machine learning for tracking spatial variation in leaf chlorophyll fluorescence within temperate deciduous forest canopies 04/11/2026
  Monitoring forest ecosystems is essential for understanding ecological processes, assessing biodiversity, and guiding sustainable forest management. Chlorophyll fluorescence (ChlF) parameters provide valuable, physiologically relevant insights into the state of the photosynthetic apparatus and serve as indicators in forest monitoring. However, effectively describing the spatial distribution ...
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• A 350-year tree-ring oxygen isotope-based reconstruction of diurnal temperature range in the Sichuan Basin 04/10/2026
  As a key factor affecting both ecosystem processes and human health, the long-term dynamics of the diurnal temperature range (DTR) and its underlying drivers remain poorly constrained, largely due to the scarcity of longterm observational data. Here, we developed the first tree-ring cellulose oxygen isotope ...
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• Psychophysiological benefits of forest therapy for stressed college students: evidence from FeNO and multimodal assessments 04/08/2026
  Mental health issues among college students have become a significant challenge in higher education, with the pervasive stigma surrounding mental illness significantly undermining the effectiveness of traditional psychological interventions. Forest therapy, as an innovative approach combining nonpharmacological treatment with contactless intervention, effectively circumvents the interference ...
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• Annually resolved relative humidity reconstruction since 1844 CE reveals unprecedented drought (1997–2023 CE) in the southeastern Chinese Loess Plateau 04/08/2026
  Relative humidity (RH) plays a crucial role in maintaining both forest and human health. However, the historical characteristics and drivers of RH in the southeastern Chinese Loess Plateau (SECLP) remain poorly understood. Here, a high-resolution tree-ring-width record from the SECLP reveals that the radial growth ...
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• Stress responses of plant developmental noise and hormesis 04/08/2026
  Developmental noise (DN) is random phenotypic variation often estimated by fluctuating asymmetry (FA), which is considered a biomarker of environmental stress. However, data on DN/FA stress responses in plants, including woody ones, are contradictory. This analysis examines DN stress reactions in plants in terms of ...
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• Enhancing lingonberry growth and soil fertility through coinoculation with <i>Arachnopeziza aurata</i> and <i>Oidiodendron maius</i> 04/07/2026
  Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) is an understory shrub esteemed for its unique ecological functions and economic value within the forests of northern China. Soil microbial consortia can improve soil quality and increase plant growth through synergistic interactions among microbial species. However, the tripartite interactions among ...
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• Ozone-induced alterations in multi-element nutrient resorption reveal three interacting control strategies in poplar 03/31/2026
  Tropospheric ozone (O3) pollution is increasingly recognized as a major stressor to forest ecosystems, particularly through its interference with plant nutrient cycling processes. However, the mechanistic basis by which O3 influences the resorption of multiple essential nutrients remains inadequately characterized. In this study, we conducted ...
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• Comparative analysis of deadwood abundance and characteristics in protected versus managed forests in Northeastern Turkey 03/31/2026
  Deadwood is essential for maintaining forest ecosystem health and biodiversity. This study investigates and compares the abundance and characteristics of deadwood in Eastern spruce (Picea orientalis Link. At Carr) stands located within the Velikoy Forest Management Unit (FMU) and Karagol-Sahara National Park (NP) in northeastern ...
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• Modelling of mechanized logging in uneven- and even-aged forest structures subject to continuous cover forestry 03/31/2026
  The effect of forest structure affected productivity of harvester operator work in a continuous cover forest. In particular, the effects of the forests consisting of even- and uneven-age trees were compared. In addition to tree variables describing the structure of the forest, variables describing the ...
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• Short-term effects of prescribed fire for <i>Eucalyptus globulus</i> Labill. slash management in Portugal 03/28/2026
  Effective fuel management is a priority in Mediterranean Eucalyptus globulus plantations due to wildfire risk, but the short-term ecological effects of prescribed fire remain unclear. We hypothesized that PF would reduce post-harvest fuel loads without negatively affecting short-term soil properties or stump resprouting in E. ...
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• Land cover classification of Shangri-La by using Landsat data based on NDVI and canopy closure time-series characteristics considering fine classification ... 03/28/2026
  Fine-scale classification data of forests and grasslands are essential for ecological protection, natural resource management, and environmental monitoring. In extensive mountainous regions, strong spectral mixing between forests and grasslands complicates the accurate delineation of their boundaries, while the lack of effective characteristics limits the refinement ...
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• Assessing temporal trends of forest aboveground biomass density in Japan from 2009 to 2018 under disturbance regimes using multisource remote ... 03/28/2026
  Understanding long-term aboveground biomass density (AGBD) trends under a changing climate is essential for quantifying forest carbon dynamics. However, management activities such as harvesting and thinning can obscure climate-driven signals. In this study, we developed a national framework to estimate annual AGBD across Japan by ...
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