Behavioral Psychology Applications In Managing Forest Ecosystems

The field of forest management is increasingly acknowledging the necessity to incorporate psychological principles into its practices to tackle problems like environmental degradation, climate change, and urban expansion. These issues are pressing, with rapid global changes threatening the viability and health of forest ecosystems both within natural and urban settings. The essential role of human behavior in the success of forest conservation and management is becoming evident, necessitating a shift that includes human psychological aspects in management strategies.
This Research Topic aims to scrutinize the application of psychological models in enhancing management strategies for both natural and urban forests. There is a growing recognition that addressing the human component—understanding and influencing public perceptions, motivations, and behaviors—can significantly amplify conservation and management efforts. By employing psychological frameworks, this topic seeks to explore how pro-environmental behaviors are shaped and encouraged among individuals and communities, thus leading to more effective and sustainable management practices.
To gather further insights in the integration of psychological understanding within forest management, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Public attitudes towards forest management and their impacts on management strategies
- Community engagement and individual participation dynamics in forest management efforts
- The impact of urban forests on psychological well-being and subsequent behaviors of visitors
- Strategies using psychological models to foster sustainable interactions with forests
- Influence of social norms, values, and beliefs on forest management practices
This RT invites interdisciplinary submissions bridging psychology, environmental science, and forest management.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Public Participation, Participatory Forest Management, Conservational Behavior, Pro-Environmental Behavior, Attitude Toward Forest, Perceived Values Of Forests

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