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Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science
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ISSN: 2070-2620EISSN: 2070-2639 Previously the Southern African Forestry Journal and Southern Hemisphere Forestry Journal Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science is one of the leading forestry journals in the Southern Hemisphere. The journal publishes scientific articles in forest science and management of fast-growing, planted or natural forests in the Southern Hemisphere and the tropics. Papers are also encouraged on related disciplines such as environmental aspects of forestry, social forestry, agroforestry, forest engineering and management as well as the goods and services that are derived from forests as a whole. Articles published by the journal are of value to foresters, resource managers and society at large. The journal particularly encourages contributions from South America, Africa and tropical/subtropical Australasia and Asia. Publication of the journal is supported by the Southern African Institute of Forestry. First Impact Factor 2009: 0.500 For additional information about the name change to Southern Forests, click here Click here for full text on Ingenta | |
Editors
Editor-in-Chief
Mr DL Owen, Consultant
Associate Editors
Dr D Everard, Divisional Environmental Manager, Sappi Forests
Dr FS Malan, Timber Research Manager, Komatiland Forests
Mr RN Pallett, Silvicultural Research Manager, Sappi Forests
Editorial Advisory Panel
Prof. F Ahmed, University of KwaZulu-Natal: Spatial Modelling, South Africa
Prof. FK Akinnifesi, ICRAF, World Agroforestry Centre: Tree Science, Malawi
Dr C Beadle, CSIRO: CRC, Sustainable Production Forestry, Australia
Dr J-P Bouillêt, CIRAD: Silviculture/Nutrient Cycles, France
Dr MP Brink, Independent: Forest Engineering, South Africa
Dr C Carlyle, CSIRO: Forest Biosciences, Australia
Dr C Clarke, Forestry Company: Fibre Processing, South Africa
Prof. T Coutinho, University of Pretoria: FABI, Biotechnology, Pretoria
Dr D Cown, ENSIS: Wood Quality and Processing, New Zealand
Dr C de Ronde: Independent, Fire Management, South Africa
Dr G Downes, CSIRO: Forest Biosciences, Australia
Prof. WS Dvorak, North Carolina State University, CAMCORE: Genetics, USA
Dr PJ Dye, University of KwaZulu-Natal: Agrometeorology, South Africa
Prof. J Evans, Independent: Forest Science, United Kingdom
Prof. CJ Geldenhuys, Independent: Forest/Woodland Rehabilitation, South Africa
Dr I Grundy, CSIRO: Sustainable Ecosystems, Australia
Dr A Kanzler, Forestry Company: Research, South Africa
Dr HW Kassier, Independent: Management Planning, South Africa
Prof. LD Kellogg, Oregon State University: Forest Engineering, USA
Mr H Kotze, Forestry Company: Research, South Africa
Prof. M Lawes, Charles Darwin University: Wildlife and Landscapes, Australia
Dr D Lee, University of the Sunshine Coast: Tree Improvement, Australia
Dr KM Little, ICFR: Research, Silviculture, South Africa
Prof. M Scholes, University of the Witwatersrand, Environmental Sciences, South Africa
Dr JS Scotcher, Independent: Environment, South Africa
Dr CW Smith, ICFR: Research, Sustainable Forestry Productivity, South Africa
Prof. DB South, Auburn University: Forest and Wildlife, USA
Dr J-L Stape, North Carolina State University: Forestry/Environment, USA
Prof. P Steele, Mississippi State University: Wood Sciences, USA
Dr M Tome, University of Lisbon: Engenharia Florestal, Portugal
Dr S Verryn, CSIR: Tree Improvement, South Africa
Dr D Wilson, Oregon State University: Forest Science, USA
Prof. R Wimmer, University of Göttingen: Forest Sciences and Ecology, Germany
Prof. MJ Wingfield, University of Pretoria, FABI: Agricultural Biotechnology, South Africa
Editorial Office
Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science
c/o Southern African Institute of Forestry, Postnet Suite 329, Private Bag X4, Menlo Park, 0102
e-mail: saif@mweb.co.za
Telephone: +27(12) 348 1745
Fax: +27(12) 346 1745
http://www.saif.org.za/
Manuscript Submission
All manuscripts presented in accordance with instructions to authors (printed in the back of each issue) should be submitted to the Editor at the Editorial Office. Instructions are also accessible under ‘Forestry Journal' on http://www.saif.org.za/.
Publishing Manager
Contact regarding all aspects relating to the publishing of the journal, including production and copyright issues:
Mike Schramm
NISC South Africa
1 Dundas Street
PO Box 377
Grahamstown 6140
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)46 622 9698
Fax: +27 (0)46 622 9550
e-mail: publishing@nisc.co.za
Published in association with the Southern African Institute of Forestry (SAIF):
President: T Swain
Chairperson, Editorial Advisory Board: CW Smith
SAIF Liaison Office: SAIF Secretariat
Membership to the SAIF is open to all interested persons. Membership rates and information on the SAIF can be obtained from the Administrator, Ms Corine Viljoen — Tel: +27 (12) 348 1745, e-mail: saif@mweb.co.za.
