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Combines excellent science with relevance to environmental management

Journal of Applied Ecology publishes novel papers that apply ecological concepts, theories, models and methods to the management of biological resources in their widest sense. The editors encourage contributions that use applied ecological problems to test and develop basic ecological theory, although there must be clear potential for improving management. The journal includes all major themes in applied ecology: conservation biology, global change, environmental pollution, wildlife and habitat management, land use and management, aquatic resources, restoration ecology, and the management of pests, weeds and disease. Articles that interact with related fields are welcomed providing that their relevance to applied ecology is clear.

An editorial: Putting applied ecology into practice - Memmot et al. published in Volume 47, Issue 1 (February 2010) discusses the scope of the journal in detail.

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Why publish in Journal of Applied Ecology?

The 2008 Journal of Applied Ecology ISI® impact factor is 4.560 placing us 16^th in the ranking of 124 ecology journals.

For readers, the journal reports generic, topical and innovative research from all types of organisms and ecosystems.

For authors, it offers publication in a journal of recognised prestige with a large circulation to researchers, environmental managers, students and libraries.

Current high levels of interest stem from the global importance of applied ecological problems, our track record in influencing ecological management, the leading nature of our papers, the high quality guaranteed by our standards, the international nature of our coverage and our position at the interface between ecological research, education, and the user community.

In addition to publishing the best quality research papers, we offer themed features around key topics, seminal reviews, influential ecological debate and innovative developments.

Online Submission: Submit your manuscript online.
Early View: Final articles are published ahead of full issue online.
Online Open: Authors can choose to make their article open access.