STRATI Journal of Agroforestry and Forestry Sciences

The journal aims to:

• Promote interdisciplinary research and innovation in agroforestry and forestry sciences.
• Facilitate the development and dissemination of sustainable forest and agroforestry management practices.
• Support studies on biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem restoration.
• Encourage research addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation in forest landscapes.
• Provide a forum for policy analysis and community-based forest management approaches.

The scope includes but is not limited to:

• Agroforestry system design, management, and productivity.
• Forest ecology, silviculture, and conservation biology.
• Forest genetics and tree improvement.
• Soil and water conservation in forested and agroforestry landscapes.
• Carbon dynamics and climate change mitigation through forestry.
• Non-timber forest products and sustainable harvesting.
• Remote sensing, GIS, and forest monitoring technologies.
• Community forestry and socio-economic aspects of forestry management.

Detailed Themes

The journal welcomes manuscripts on a wide range of topics including but not limited to:

Agroforestry Systems

• Alley cropping, silvopastoral systems, and home gardens
• Integration of trees with crops and livestock
• Agroforestry for soil fertility and erosion control
• Economic and social benefits of agroforestry

Forest Ecology and Silviculture

• Forest dynamics, succession, and biodiversity
• Silvicultural techniques and forest regeneration
• Plantation forestry and sustainable timber production
• Wildlife habitat and ecosystem services

Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement

• Genetic diversity and conservation
• Tree breeding and molecular markers
• Seed technology and vegetative propagation
• Biotechnology applications in forestry

Soil and Water Conservation

• Soil health in forest and agroforestry systems
• Watershed management and hydrology
• Erosion control measures and land restoration
• Impact of forestry practices on water quality

Climate Change and Carbon Sequestration

• Forest carbon stocks and greenhouse gas fluxes
• Role of forests in climate change mitigation
• Adaptation strategies for forest ecosystems
• REDD+ and carbon trading mechanisms

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs)

• Sustainable harvesting and management of NTFPs
• Medicinal plants, resins, fruits, and other products
• Value addition and market development for NTFPs
• Community involvement and livelihood enhancement

Remote Sensing and Forest Monitoring

• GIS applications in forestry and land use planning
• Satellite imagery and drone technology for forest assessment
• Biomass estimation and forest health monitoring
• Early warning systems for forest fires and pests

Community Forestry and Socio-Economics

• Participatory forest management and governance
• Forest policy analysis and institutional frameworks
• Socio-economic impacts of forestry projects
• Gender and equity issues in forestry management

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com