Conservation Science and Practice
Scope & Guideline
Fostering collaboration for a healthier planet.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research:
The journal publishes studies that bridge ecological research, social sciences, and policy analysis, promoting a holistic approach to conservation that incorporates diverse perspectives and methodologies. - Applied Conservation Strategies:
Focus on practical applications of conservation science, including case studies, management strategies, and policy recommendations that address real-world conservation challenges. - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management:
Research that highlights the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services, including studies on species recovery, habitat restoration, and the impacts of human activities on ecosystems. - Human Dimensions of Conservation:
Exploration of the social, economic, and cultural factors that influence conservation practices, including community engagement, stakeholder perceptions, and the socio-political context of conservation efforts. - Climate Change Adaptation:
Studies that address the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystems, including strategies for enhancing resilience and mitigating adverse effects.
Trending and Emerging
- Community-Based Conservation:
An increasing focus on community-led conservation initiatives that engage local populations in decision-making processes and leverage traditional knowledge to enhance conservation outcomes. - Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategies:
A trend towards research that develops and evaluates adaptive strategies for biodiversity conservation in the face of climate change, emphasizing resilience and long-term sustainability. - Intersectoral Collaboration:
Growing recognition of the importance of collaboration across sectors, including health, agriculture, and urban planning, to address complex conservation challenges and enhance ecosystem services. - Technological Innovations in Conservation:
Emerging research on the use of technology, such as remote sensing, genetic tools, and citizen science platforms, to enhance conservation monitoring and management efforts. - Focus on Systemic Change and Policy Reform:
A trend towards advocating for systemic changes in policy frameworks and governance structures to create enabling environments for effective conservation actions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Species-Centric Approaches:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that focus solely on individual species conservation without considering broader ecological contexts or community dynamics, as the field increasingly recognizes the need for ecosystem-level approaches. - Top-Down Conservation Policies:
Research emphasizing top-down, regulatory approaches to conservation is becoming less prominent, with a growing emphasis on participatory and community-based strategies that empower local stakeholders. - Invasive Species Management:
While still important, the volume of research specifically dedicated to invasive species management appears to be waning, possibly due to a broader focus on integrated ecosystem management and holistic restoration approaches. - Conventional Conservation Metrics:
There is a shift away from traditional metrics of conservation success, such as species counts, towards more comprehensive assessments that consider ecosystem health, resilience, and socio-economic factors. - Prescriptive Conservation Guidelines:
The prevalence of prescriptive conservation guidelines is decreasing as the field moves towards adaptive management frameworks that allow for flexibility and responsiveness to changing conditions.
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