Journal of Forest Science
- ISSN 1212-4834 (Print)
- ISSN 1805-935X (On-line)
An international open access peer-reviewed journal published by the Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences and financed by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic. Published since 1955 (by 1999 under the title Lesnictví-Forestry)
- Editor-in-Chief: prof. Ing. Vilém Podrázský, CSc.
- Co-editors: doc. Ing. Radek Pokorný, Ph.D., prof. Ing. Vladimír Gryc, Ph.D.
- Executive Editor: Mgr. Ilona Procházková
- The journal is published monthly
- Article processing fee is charged (for manuscripts submitted from July 1, 2023)
Aims & Scope
Original results of basic and applied research from all fields of forestry related to European forest ecosystems and their functions including those in the landscape and wood production chain are published in original scientific papers, short communications and review articles. Articles are published in English.
Current issue
Proposal of a conceptual framework for creating a model for the implementation of green growth indicators in the conditions of the Slovak RepublicOriginal Paper
Samuel Fekiač, Iveta Hajdúchová, Roman Dudík, Kim Hortenská, Martin Halász
J. For. Sci., 2025, 71(8):373-383 | DOI: 10.17221/22/2025-JFS 
Green growth promotes sustainable economic development by protecting the environment and efficiently using natural resources. Supporting green growth enhances long-term sustainability, quality of life, and climate change mitigation. This article aims to propose a conceptual framework for implementing green growth indicators in Slovakia by comparing their perception with that of the Czech Republic. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 3 281 Slovak and Czech forestry enterprises [Nomenclature of Economic Activities (NACE) classification 02.10], with 1 365 responses. The findings highlight significant differences in the approach to green growth...
Diameter growth performance of northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.) in northeastern HungaryOriginal Paper
Tamás Ábri, Zsolt Keserű, Veronika Honfy, Károly Rédei
J. For. Sci., 2025, 71(8):384-392 | DOI: 10.17221/39/2025-JFS
Northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.) is an important introduced tree species in Hungary, particularly in the Nyírség region. This study investigates its diameter growth (DBH) in six forest subcompartments, with stand ages ranging from 20 to 71 years. 5- and 25-year diameter increments were calculated. The distribution of diameter and diameter increment values was also determined. The results show significant growth across all sites. For example, quadratic mean diameter (QMD) increased from 16.4 cm to 30.4 cm over 25 years in the forest subcompartment Encsencs 12A, and from 20.3 cm to 38.4 cm in Ófehértó 2A....
Tree growth and soil recovery in Amazonian lands degraded by coca cultivation and grazingOriginal Paper
Luis Walther Espinoza-Ambicho, Luis Alberto Valdivia-Espinoza, Warren Ríos-García, Martin Valtera, Luis Alberto Valdivia-Ruiz, Tito Felipe González-Manrique de Lara, Lenka Ehrenbergerová
J. For. Sci., 2025, 71(8):393-405 | DOI: 10.17221/47/2025-JFS
Soil degradation resulting from illicit coca cultivation and unsustainable grazing practices poses a major challenge to ecosystem restoration in the Peruvian Amazon. This study evaluates the potential of fast-growing tree species to rehabilitate degraded soils while producing economically valuable timber. Monoculture plantations of Corymbia torelliana (eucalyptus), Calycophyllum spruceanum (capirona), Colubrina glandulosa (shaina), and Cedrelinga cateniformis (tornillo) were established on former coca and pasture lands in the Alto Huallaga Valley. We assessed tree growth and key soil physicochemical properties – including...
Assessing the accuracy of a root detector in mapping radial tree root distributionOriginal Paper
Mochammad Taufiqurrachman, Utami Dyah Syafitri, Goh Mia Chun, Lina Karlinasari
J. For. Sci., 2025, 71(8):406-415 | DOI: 10.17221/27/2025-JFS
A root detector is a non-destructive technology developed to indicate the radial distribution of tree roots, which are not often visible on the surface. This study aims to assess the accuracy of the root detector in estimating the radial distribution of both exposed and buried tree roots. Six Agathis loranthifolia Salisb. trees were selected, three with exposed roots and three with buried roots. The Fakopp® root detector, an acoustic-based tool, was used in this study. Root estimation was based on a combination of threshold values (> 400 m·s–1), average values, and the peak of the sound wave velocity. Soil...