Forests (ISSN 1999-4907) is launching a Topical Advisory Panel Member position. This role primarily involves the provision of regular support to Guest Editors, Topic Editors, and Section Board Members. A more comprehensive list of the Topical Advisory Panel’s responsibilities is available here: https://www.mdpi.com/editors.

Forests, a peer-reviewed, open access journal of forestry and forest ecology, is published monthly online by MDPI. The distinguished editorial board and refereeing process ensures the highest degree of scientific rigor and review of all published articles, typically consisting of original research articles and timely reviews. We aim to promote the recognition of Forests as one of the foremost publication outlets for its high-quality, cutting-edge research in this broad and diverse field, all available to readers with unlimited free access. More information on the journal can be found at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/forests/about.

Each year, the performance of each member will be evaluated. Outstanding members will be promoted to the Editorial Board by the Editor-in-Chief.

To qualify as a Topical Advisory Panel Member, it is required that applicants:

• Have expertise and experience in a field related to the journal;
• Have received a Ph.D. in the last 10 years, approximately;
• Have at least 6–8 published papers in the last 5 years as a first author or corresponding author;
• Currently hold an independent research position in academia or a government institute.

If you are interested in this role or have any recommendations, please feel free to contact us ([email protected]).

We look forward to hearing from you soon.