THEMATIC ISSUE: Advancing Forest Economics and Business Frontiers – Call for Papers

Guest Editors: Dr. Jacek Siry (University of Georgia) & Dr. Frederick Cubbage (North Carolina State University)

BACKGROUND

The Journal of Forest Business Research (JFBR) is pleased to announce a forthcoming Thematic Issue dedicated to advancing the frontiers of forest resource economics, business and sustainability research. This initiative stems from the V International Forest Business Conference (www.fba-events.com) that recognizes that the forestry sector faces evolving challenges and opportunities, necessitating a comprehensive exploration of this thematic issue. As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, this Thematic Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute cutting-edge insights into the economics of forestry, timber markets, timberland investments, and forest products trade.

AIM AND SCOPE

The primary objective of this Thematic Issue is to foster a deeper understanding of the multifaceted aspects of forest resource management, with a focus on economic and business sustainability. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the aim is to bridge gaps in knowledge, identify emerging trends, and propose innovative solutions. Through rigorous scholarly contributions, we seek to advance the discourse on topics such as the financial aspects of forest management and utilization, timber supply and demand dynamics, international trade, forest policy, legal considerations, and other pressing issues integral to the forestry business.

Through this Thematic Issue, we aim to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in forest resource economics, fostering a deeper understanding of the interplay between economic viability and environmental sustainability in the forestry sector.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies that align with the themes outlined below. Submissions should adhere to the Journal's guidelines and will undergo a rigorous peer-review process. The deadline for manuscript submissions is October 31, 2026.

To submit papers to this Thematic Issue click Submission button at the Journal of Forest Business Research homepage (www.forest-journal.com or direct link HERE), and in step 1, under the Section selection in the dropdown list, select “THEMATIC ISSUE: Advancing Forest Economics and Business Frontiers 2026”

WHAT KIND OF PAPERS ARE WE SOLICITING?

The topics addressed in this Thematic Issue include, but are not limited to:

1. Forest investments, finance and business

• timberland investments
• forest finance
• portfolio management
• business structures and forest investment strategies
• conservation forestry
• corporate social responsibility
• ESG in forest investments
• sustainable business practices within the forestry sector

2. Forest-related industries and wood market dynamics

• wood markets
• wood-product trade and policy
• timber prices and forecasts
• production, consumption, and trade of forest products
• forestry contractors
• business leadership and organizational management

3. Forest silviculture and management

• intensively managed plantations
• natural and high conservation value forest management
• improved technologies for forest management and investments
• forest carbon and bioenergy markets
• agroforestry and silvopasture

4. Natural resource economics and policy

• forest economics
• risk, uncertainty, and decision-making
• policy and law
• natural resource and ecosystem service investments

5. Bioeconomics of forest resources

CONTACT TO GUEST EDITORS

Dr. Jacek Siry - jsiry@uga.edu
Dr. Frederick Cubbage - fredcubbage@yahoo.com

Or for technical questions regarding submissions

Rafal Chudy - rafal@forest-journal.com

Please feel free to disseminate this announcement to any colleagues who might be interested.

Yours sincerely,

Jacek Siry and Frederick Cubbage

The Guest Editors