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Article types

Forest Resources Management is a journal publishing articles across the broad field of forestry sciences. The Editorial Board supports the following types of manuscripts:

Original Research: Regular papers presenting the results of original studies, including methodology, data analysis, discussion, and conclusions. Submitted results must not have been previously published in another journal, nor be under consideration elsewhere.

Review Articles: Manuscripts that summarize the current state of knowledge on a specific topic, identify research gaps, and provide a synthesis of recent findings. Authors are encouraged to include the most up-to-date research and, where relevant, highlight future directions for study.

Data & Software: Manuscripts presenting datasets, software tools, code, or analytical workflows that are of value to the forestry research community. This category includes publications focused on the development, description, validation, or application of data resources, scripts, modelling frameworks, or computational tools. Submissions should ensure that data and/or code are sufficiently documented to enable reuse, reproducibility, and further scientific application, in line with open science principles. These contributions are expected to support transparency and facilitate further research in forest sciences.

Commentary: Articles focusing on expert commentary, practical recommendations, and implications for forest management, supported by current knowledge. These manuscripts may address practical aspects of forest resource management and include the author’s insights or opinions. Commentary papers undergo editorial review to ensure relevance and quality before publication.

Structure of the Manuscript

Submit first, format later!

Initial submissions may be prepared in any clear and consistent format, provided that manuscripts are submitted as .doc files and include line numbering. Full compliance with the journal’s formatting requirements will be requested upon acceptance.

Title of the article. The title should reflect the main focus of the study, be concise and informative, and must not contain abbreviations or uncommon symbols. It should be clear and unambiguous, avoiding technical jargon whenever possible

Author(s) name(s). Full name(s) of the author(s), with the corresponding author clearly indicated.

Affiliation. Name(s) and address(es) of the institution(s) where the author(s) are employed; for the corresponding author, provide an e-mail address and, optionally, an ORCID iD.

Abstract of the paper. The abstract should clearly include the following points: (1) the background; (2) the aim of the study and the research hypothesis; (3) the research methods applied; (4) the main results and conclusions. The abstract should refer to tables, figures, and photographs included in the manuscript and, if necessary, to the cited literature. The maximum length of the abstract is 350 words.

Highlights. Provide 3 to 5 bullet points summarising your research. Each point should be no more than 90 characters long, including spaces.

Keywords. Provide up to six keywords that are relevant and helpful for indexing. It is recommended not to repeat words from the title as keywords.

Main body of the text. The main text should be divided into clearly defined sections using a consistent numbering system. Subsections may be used (e.g., 1.1, 1.1.1, etc.). Each section may include a brief title. When referring in the text to earlier sections, numerical references should be used. The abstract and keywords should not be included in the section numbering.

Acknowledgements and funding sources. Authors should acknowledge individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship. All sources of financial support for the research should be clearly identified, including the names of the funding agencies and, where applicable, grant numbers.

Declaration of competing interests. All authors are required to disclose any financial or personal connections with individuals or organizations that might potentially influence or bias their work. Such competing interests may include, but are not limited to: employment relationships, consultancy roles, paid expert opinions or testimony, patent applications or registrations, other forms of funding.

Authors who are members of the Editorial Board must declare their affiliation with the journal upon submission. In such cases, they are required to confirm that they had no involvement in the editorial handling or peer-review process of their manuscript and had no access to any related information. The editorial responsibility for the manuscript must be fully delegated to an independent editor.

Data availability statement. To ensure transparency in the publication process, authors are asked to indicate at the time of submission whether the data underlying their study are available.

In many cases, data availability may be required by funding agencies or institutional policies. If the data cannot be shared or are not suitable for public access, authors should explain the reason (for example, due to sensitive or confidential information such as patient data).

Supplementary material. Authors are encouraged to submit supplementary materials related to their manuscript. These may include additional datasets, figures, tables, or photographs that support the main text. Supplementary materials should be uploaded at the time of manuscript submission and will be published alongside the article. Authors should ensure that all supplementary materials are appropriately referenced within the main text.

General and Technical Requirements for Manuscripts

Language. The manuscript should be written in English and carefully checked for language accuracy, grammar, and clarity before submission.

File format. Manuscripts should be submitted as editable text documents (.doc). Submissions in PDF format are not accepted.

Length of the papers. The length of the manuscript, including tables, figures, and photographs, should not exceed 12 A4 pages.

Manuscript style. The manuscript should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt, with double-line spacing. Line numbers must be included throughout the text to facilitate the peer review process. No special formatting should be used except for scientific names of plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria, which should be italicized. Scientific names (genus and species) should be provided in full at first mention; the inclusion of the authority is optional. Thereafter, genus names may be either abbreviated (e.g., Abies alba Mill. → A. alba) or omitted in subsequent mentions if the context is clear and unambiguous

Tables and Figures. Tables must be submitted as editable text, not as images. Figures (charts, drawings, and photographs) should have a resolution of at least 300 dpi and be submitted in JPEG, PNG or TIFF format. Labels and annotations on figures should be large enough to remain legible after reduction.

Figures should be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals in the order in which they are first mentioned in the article. When referring to tables and figures in the text, the following abbreviations should be used: tab. (table), fig. (figure). Each figure should be accompanied by a caption. The captions of all photographs must include the author’s name. Authors should avoid placing descriptive text directly on the figures.

Each image should be submitted as a separate file with a consistent file naming system (e.g., Figure1, Figure2, etc.).

Mathematical formulae and units. Mathematical formulae should be provided as editable text and not as images. Each formula should be numbered consecutively to allow for reference in the text. The International System of Units (SI) must be used throughout the manuscript (e.g., kg · dm⁻³ rather than kg/dm³).

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Authors must use AI-based tools (e.g., for language editing, data analysis, or literature searches) with a critical approach and under constant human supervision. AI tools cannot be listed as an author or co-author of the manuscript. Any content generated or assisted by AI should be carefully reviewed, verified, and appropriately acknowledged if necessary, but responsibility for the work remains entirely with the human authors.

Photographs should not be generated by AI.

Reference Guidelines

References in the text

When citing literature in the text, provide the author’s surname and year of publication in parentheses, e.g., (Nowak 2025).

If an article has two authors, include both surnames connected by “and,” e.g., (Nowak and Kowalski 2025).

If there are more than two authors, cite only the first author followed by et al., e.g., (Kowalski et al. 2025).

Do not include given names or initials when citing authors. Initials should be used only to avoid ambiguity, for example, if two authors with the same surname published works in the same year, e.g., A. Mak 2018, B. Mak 2017.

When citing multiple works by the same author published in the same year, distinguish them with consecutive lowercase letters: Kowalski 2020a, 2020b, ordered alphabetically by title.

When citing several works in a single parenthesis, list them in chronological order rather than alphabetically.

When quoting a specific page or passage, include the page number, e.g., (Mak 2020, p. 32).

Reference list guidelines

The reference list should be arranged alphabetically by the surname of the first author and should include all works cited in the text. Where possible, include DOI addresses for journal articles.

Examples of reference formatting:

Journal article:

Zarek, M. 2025. Seasonal variations in free proline and total free amino acids content in the needles of Taxus baccata and Taxus cuspidata: Comparative analysis of species and sex differences. Sylwan, 169 (8): 568-582. https://doi.org/10.26202/sylwan.2025034

Journal article with article number:

Socha, J., Hawryło, P., Tymińska-Czabańska, L., Woda, M., Janiec, P. 2026. Development of regionalised stand level volume increment models for the main forest forming tree species in Poland using GAM and artificial chronosequences of forest growth. Forest Ecology and Management, 603, 123433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2025.123433

Book:

Begon, M., Townsend, C.R., Harper, J.L. 2005. Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.

Book chapter:

Pach, M., Jaworski, A., Skrzyszewski, J. 2013. Tilia Cordata Mill. and Pinus Sylvestris L. as Valuable Tree Species in the Carpathian Forests. In: Kozak, J., Ostapowicz, K., Bytnerowicz, A., Wyżga, B. (Eds.), The Carpathians: Integrating Nature and Society towards Sustainability. Springer Science, Heildeberg.

Website:

Nunez, C. 2025. Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it. National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/deforestation (Accessed: 10 February 2026)

Procedure for reviewing scientific papers

1. Each article is preliminary evaluated by scientific editor or topic editor and, if it meets the substantive requirements and is consistent with the journal’s scope, it is forwarded for peer review.
2. For the evaluation of each article, at least two independent reviewers are appointed. The author(s) should indicate potential reviewers who have no conflicts of interest with the author(s). The final selection of reviewers is made by the editor or topic editor.
3. The journal applies a review model in which the reviewers remain anonymous to the authors (single-blind review process).
4. The review is provided in written form and submitted using the form available on the journal’s website. In cases where the reviewers suggest modifications to the manuscript, the Editor forwards their comments to the Author(s) for consideration and revision. If the manuscript receives two negative reviews, it will be rejected. If the manuscript receives two conflicting reviews, the final decision is made by the Editor.
5. It is the responsibility of the Authors to obtain permission for the publication of any previously copyrighted data, drawings, or photographic images.
6. A list of reviewers cooperating with the Editorial Board is published annually in an issue of the journal and on the journal’s website.

Open access policy

All papers published in the Forest Resources Management journal are available under an open access license (CC BY 4.0). This means:

• everyone has free and unlimited access to the full text of all papers published in the Forest Resources Management journal,
• everyone is free to reuse the published material as long as proper citation of the original publication is provided.

Permissions
No special permission is required to reuse all or part of a paper published in the Forest Resources Management journal, including figures and tables. For papers published under the open access Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license, any part of the paper may be reused without permission, provided that the original article is explicitly cited.

Malpractice statement

In order to prevent cases of scientific misconduct, the Editorial Board has procedures in place to address instances of “Ghostwriting,” “Guest Authorship,” “Plagiarism,” and “Self-plagiarism.”

Ghostwriting: A situation in which someone makes a substantial contribution to a publication without disclosing their participation as an author or without being acknowledged in the publication’s acknowledgments section.

Guest Authorship or Honorary Authorship: A situation in which one or more individuals are listed as authors despite having made an insignificant contribution to the work.

Plagiarism: The act of using someone else's work as one’s own without properly acknowledging the source.

Self-plagiarism: The act of reusing one’s own previously published work without proper acknowledgment of the original source.