Forest Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0015-749X
eISSN 1938-3738
Oxford University Press
US
Q3 Quartile
About Forest Science
Forest Science (FS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Forest Biomass Utilization and Management and Forest Insect Ecology and Management, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0015-749X (e-ISSN 1938-3738). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.95 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4015 USD). OpenAlex records 6,452 works and 151,833 citations, with an h-index of 151.
Forest Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Forest Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.95, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Forest Biomass Utilization and Management research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Forest Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Forest Science should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Forest Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Forest Science
- Budget $4015 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Forest Biomass Utilization and Management, Forest Insect Ecology and Management, Forest Management and Policy. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0015-749X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1938-3738 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4015 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Forest Science is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4015.
In our subject taxonomy, Forest Science is classified under Forest Biomass Utilization and Management, Forest Insect Ecology and Management, Forest Management and Policy and Forest ecology and management.
Forest Science is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.946.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.946 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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