✨ scope & vision Journal of Landscape Ecology is a premier international forum for interdisciplinary research on landscape patterns, processes, and management. We publish original research, reviews, and methodological innovations that bridge ecology, geography, spatial planning, and socio‑environmental systems. Our goal is to inform evidence‑based solutions for land‑use sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and climate adaptation.

We particularly welcome studies that integrate field data, remote sensing, GIS, and modeling to address pressing challenges such as habitat fragmentation, urban sprawl, agricultural transformation, and ecosystem services. All submissions undergo a rigorous double‑blind peer review to ensure scientific excellence, transparency, and fair evaluation.

📌 2026 thematic focus: “Landscape resilience in the Anthropocene” — we invite contributions that explore adaptive capacity, land‑use trade‑offs, and nature‑based solutions across different geographic and social contexts. Early‑career researchers are especially encouraged to submit.

As a platinum Open Access journal, we believe in removing all barriers to knowledge. There are no article processing charges (APCs) for authors, and all content is freely available to readers worldwide. Our editorial team is committed to rapid first decisions (average 25 days) and constructive, developmental reviews that strengthen every manuscript.

4.8 CiteScore (Scopus)
3.3 Impact Factor (JCR)
~35 days to first decision
92% author satisfaction
📋 Journal highlights 2026
Publication model
Platinum Open Access · no APCs
Review process
Double‑blind peer review
Scope
Landscape ecology, land‑use change, GIS & remote sensing, biodiversity, socio‑ecological systems
Impact Factor (2‑year)
3.3 · JCR
CiteScore
4.8 · Scopus
Article types
Research, reviews, short comms, case studies, methods, perspectives
Audience
Ecologists, geographers, planners, conservation scientists, land managers
Mission
To advance landscape science and inform sustainable land stewardship.
Indexation
Scopus, Web of Science (ESCI), Google Scholar, CABI, DOAJ
Frequency
Quarterly · continuous online publication
Editorial contact
Publisher
Institute of Landscape Ecology · Czech Academy of Sciences
🌍 global reach · authors from 65+ countries APC waiver for low‑income countries 📅 submissions open year‑round