Forest Ecosystem Services: Modelling, Mapping and Valuing

Dear Colleagues,

We are honoured to announce this Special Issue, titled "Forest Ecosystem Services: Modelling, Mapping and Valuing", dedicated to unravelling the intricate dynamics of supply, demand, and security within forest ecosystems. As the Guest Editor, I am enthusiastic about assembling a collection of pioneering research articles investigating the nuanced relationships governing forest provisioning, regulating, and cultural services.

This Special Issue seeks to showcase innovative approaches in modelling and mapping various forest ecosystem services, elucidating the complex interplay between the supply and demand for services, including, but not limited to, carbon sequestration, water purification, and biodiversity conservation. We invite contributions that utilize advanced technologies to enhance our ability to assess, quantify, and map these vital services while addressing the security aspects of their sustainability.

Furthermore, we encourage submissions exploring novel valuation methods that shed light on the ecological, economic, and social dimensions of forest ecosystem services. By synthesizing diverse perspectives, this Special Issue aims to foster a deeper understanding of the security implications tied to these services' supply and demand dynamics, crucial for ensuring the resilience and stability of our ecosystems.

Join us in contributing to a comprehensive dialogue that transcends disciplinary boundaries, addressing fundamental challenges and shaping the future trajectory of forest ecosystem service research, particularly in the context of security and sustainability.

Dr. Bahman Jabbarian Amiri
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Forests is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• ecosystem services (ESs)
• ESs supply and demand dynamics
• ESs mapping techniques
• ESs valuation methods
• security in ecosystem services
• biodiversity conservation
• carbon sequestration
• water yield and purification