Special Issue of Trees, Forests and People
Deadline for submissions: 15 May 2026

Forests sustain far more than ecosystems. They shape cultures, diets, medicines, livelihoods, and collective well-being. A new Special Issue of Trees, Forests and People, organized by IUFRO Research Group 9.03 on Forest History and Traditional Knowledge, invites contributions that explore these connections in depth.

The issue focuses on how traditional knowledge and forest biodiversity work together to support sustainable livelihoods, strengthen resilience, and promote human health across diverse landscapes. Submissions may address topics such as:

• Use of native forest species in traditional agroforestry systems to improve climate resilience
• Traditional agroecological approaches that advance food security under changing environmental conditions
• Conservation and management of medicinal plants and other non-timber forest products grounded in local knowledge
• Governance and policy pathways for integrating traditional and formal knowledge systems in forest management and public health

The Guest Editors, John Parrotta and Doris Mutta, welcome empirical research, case studies, and conceptual papers from all regions.

More details and submission guidelines can be found on the Special Issue website:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/328350/traditional-knowledge-biodiversity-food-security-and-human-health

Researchers, practitioners, and community partners working at the interface of forests, culture, and well-being are warmly invited to contribute.