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Scope
Living Forests magazine is published twice a year by the
China Programme, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden.
It aims to inform, inspire and serve those dedicated to
nature conservation in the South China region, providing
a platform for discussion and information exchange.
Living Forests publishes material on all aspects of forest and
biodiversity conservation, particularly with the potential
to improve management and reduce threats. We welcome
submissions by forest managers, researchers, advisers and
practitioners with related objectives.
Content
1. Articles
Feature articles (1,200 words) and Short articles (500
words), with photographs, are invited on topics relevant to
the magazine's focus in South China. These include, but
are not limited to:
- Considerations and guidelines for effective
management of protected areas
- Field research and reviews on the status and
distribution of threatened species, taxonomic groups
or ecosystem components
- Initiatives and case studies for ecological restoration
and biodiversity conservation
- The working of relevant conventions, laws and policies
- Research on the importance and impacts of forest and
wildlife utilisation.
2. Letters
Contributions (generally <500 words) in response to
material published in previous issues of the magazine.
3. Notices
Items (generally <500 words) concerning recent
developments in conservat ion or impor tant
announcements, other than from published sources. Other
items of interest include news of the availability of grants
or funding opportunities, and announcements of relevant
meetings, workshops and conferences.
4. In the News
Concise reports (<200 words) on news of forest and
species conservation interest in South China and
surrounding areas, based on published sources including
reputable websites.
5. Recent Publications
Brief announcements of new publications and book
reviews. Authors and publishers are invited to send
publications to the Editors for potential review. Reviews of
recent books are also welcomed; prospective reviewers are
advised to consult the Editors in advance.
Preparation of manuscripts
Authors are advised to consult a recent issue of Living Forests for general style. Contributions can be in English
or Chinese or (preferably) both. Electronic submissions
in either Word or Rich Text format are acceptable. The
cover page should contain the title, corresponding author's
full postal and email address (as applicable) and names and
addresses of any additional authors. All pages should be numbered consecutively. Tables should be self-explanatory
and each with an appropriate caption. The first time a
species is mentioned, its scientific name should follow.
Where necessary, the basis used for nomenclature of taxa
should be indicated in the methodology.
Submissions
Manuscripts should be sent either by post or email to the
Editors (address below). A covering letter or email note
must confirm that (1) submitted manuscripts have not
been published or submitted for publication elsewhere
(or, in exceptional circumstances, that permission for
republication has been acquired), and (2) all authors have
agreed to the submission of the manuscript. If there is
overlap with other publications, including any in press
or in preparation, this should be stated and the papers
concerned sent to the Editors. For articles a minimum
of two (preferably colour) photos in JPEG format and
captions should be attached separately with the body
text. Authors may also submit one or more high quality
colour slides or photos related to their submission for
consideration as a photograph for the front cover.
Review and editing
Manuscripts are subject to review by an editorial
committee; if appropriate external reviewers may be
consulted. After acceptance, manuscripts may be edited
to enhance clarity; such editing will be sent to author
if substantial changes have been made or additional
information and clarification is needed.
Others
Contributors will receive two free copies of the issue
in which their paper is published. The copyright, upon
acceptance of an article, will be transferred to Kadoorie
Farm and Botanic Garden. To contact us, please write to:
Editorial Committee, Living Forests
China Programme Coordination Office
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, N.T., Hong Kong SAR
Or by email: cp@kfbg.org
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