Ecological Applications : a Publication of the Ecological Society of America
Overview
Ecological Applications, a publication of the Ecological Society of America, is a renowned journal that focuses on the application of ecological science to address environmental challenges. It features cutting-edge research, case studies, and reviews that explore the interactions between humans and the natural world, aiming to inform policy decisions and promote sustainable practices. With a multidisciplinary approach, this journal serves as a valuable resource for ecologists, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to bridge the gap between science and real-world solutions.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Ecol Appl
Start
1991
End
Continuing
Frequency
Six no. a year, 2000-
p-ISSN
1051-0761
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Biology
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 428
238
SJR / Ranks: 1490
1755
CiteScore / Ranks: 2106
8.30
JIF / Ranks: 1573
5.0
Recent Articles
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Stazione L, Corley J, Allison J, Hurley B, Lawson S, Lantschner M
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Mar;
35(2):e70018.
PMID: 40071637
Globalization has led to a significant increase in the establishment of forest plantations with exotic species and to the accidental introduction of forest insects worldwide. Cumulatively, these factors contribute to...
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Williams T, Janousek C, McKeon M, Diefenderfer H, Cornu C, Borde A, et al.
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Mar;
35(2):e70011.
PMID: 40071599
There is substantial interest in restoring tidal wetlands because of their high rates of long-term soil carbon sequestration and other valued ecosystem services. However, these wetlands are sometimes net sources...
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Badia-Boher J, Hernandez-Matias A, Manosa S, Pares F, Bas J, Arevalo-Ayala D, et al.
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Mar;
35(2):e70013.
PMID: 40070102
Population dynamics are governed by the so-called four BIDE processes: birth, immigration, death, and emigration. However, most population models fail to explicitly consider all four processes, which may hinder a...
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Lee M, Kim Y, Nam D, Cho K
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Mar;
35(2):e70017.
PMID: 40058404
Despite extensive studies revealing differences in the composition of aquatic assemblages between restored streams and natural or pre-restoration states, understanding the ecological consequences and trajectories of stream restoration remains challenging....
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Young N, Williams D, Shadwell K, Pearse I, Jarnevich C
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Mar;
35(2):e70010.
PMID: 40038213
Invasive species are an economic and ecological burden, and efforts to limit their impact are greatly improved with reliable maps based on species distribution models (SDMs). However, the potential distribution...
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Clark C, Martin G, Phelan J, Bell M, Lynch J
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Mar;
35(2):e70006.
PMID: 40035398
Atmospheric deposition of nitrogen and sulfur, after land use change, is one of the most impactful stressors to terrestrial biodiversity. Deposition effects on ecosystems are pervasive, impacting species distributions and...
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Petri L, Ibanez I
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Mar;
35(2):e70012.
PMID: 40028751
Temperate forest understories hold the majority of the plant diversity present in these ecosystems and play an essential role in the recruitment and establishment of native trees. However, the long-term...
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Nave L, Gough C, Clay C, Santos F, Atkins J, Benjamins-Carey S, et al.
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Feb;
35(1):e70001.
PMID: 39989402
Despite decades of progress, much remains unknown about successional trajectories of carbon (C) cycling in north temperate forests. Drivers and mechanisms of these changes, including the role of different types...
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Ulrich J, Sargent R
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Feb;
35(1):e70005.
PMID: 39972949
As cities around the world expand, we urgently need to better understand the drivers of urban biodiversity, especially for functionally important groups such as insect pollinators. In this study, we...
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Huang J, Qian S, Fortin M
Ecol Appl
. 2025 Feb;
35(1):e70008.
PMID: 39969090
Spontaneous plants, such as weeds, are a key component of urban flora that can provide significant ecological benefits like nutrient cycling and soil pollutant removal. Our ability to fully harness...