Canadian Journal of Forestry Research (CJFR)

Advancing Forestry Science, Environmental Sustainability, and Natural Resource Management

The Canadian Journal of Forestry Research (CJFR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to the advancement of forestry science, environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and natural resource management. The journal publishes high-quality original research, review articles, technical papers, case studies, and scholarly perspectives that contribute to the understanding and sustainable stewardship of forest ecosystems and related environmental resources.

CJFR is published by the Research and Education Division of Mian Karam Ellahi Trust (MKET) Canada under the supervision of Munir Dar, Publisher and Chief Editor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

As part of its commitment to the global research community, MKET Canada is a proud member of Crossref (USA) and supports international standards for scholarly publishing, DOI registration, citation linking, research discoverability, and long-term accessibility of academic content.

Aim and Scope

CJFR provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, policymakers, professionals, and practitioners worldwide to disseminate innovative research addressing contemporary forestry and environmental challenges.

Areas of Interest

The journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to:

Forest Ecology and Biodiversity
Sustainable Forest Management
Silviculture and Reforestation
Forest Conservation and Restoration
Climate Change and Carbon Sequestration
Forest Genetics and Biotechnology
Forest Health, Pathology, and Entomology
Forest Soils and Watershed Management
Urban and Community Forestry
Agroforestry Systems
Forest Economics and Policy
Forest Engineering and Operations
Remote Sensing, GIS, and Digital Forestry
Wildlife and Habitat Conservation
Wood Science and Forest Products
Bioenergy and Renewable Resources
Environmental and Natural Resource Management
Ecosystem Services and Sustainability Studies

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

CJFR publishes:

Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Short Communications
Technical Notes
Case Studies
Policy and Perspective Articles
Editorials
Special Issues and Conference Papers

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts that are not under consideration by another journal.

Manuscript Requirements

Manuscripts must be written in clear and professional English.
The work must be original and free from plagiarism.
Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must comply with applicable ethical standards.
Authors should ensure the accuracy of all data, citations, and references.
All co-authors must have significantly contributed to the research and approved the final manuscript.

Recommended Manuscript Structure

Title
Author Information and Affiliations
Abstract (150-300 words)
Keywords (4-8 keywords)
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements (if applicable)
Funding Statement
Conflict of Interest Declaration
References

Formatting Guidelines

File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line Spacing: 1.5
Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch)
References: APA, Harvard, Chicago, or another recognized academic citation style, applied consistently
Figures and tables must be numbered and cited within the text

Submission Process

Authors should submit manuscripts through the journal's online submission system or the editorial office email provided on the journal website.

Peer Review Policy

CJFR follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.

Review Procedure

Initial Editorial Assessment
Plagiarism and Scope Screening
Assignment to Independent Reviewers
Double-Blind Peer Review
Editorial Decision
Author Revisions (if required)
Final Acceptance and Publication

Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, relevance, and ethical compliance.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Canadian Journal of Forestry Research (CJFR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing.

Authors

Authors must:

Submit original and unpublished work.
Properly acknowledge all sources.
Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and duplicate publication.
Disclose any conflicts of interest.
Correct significant errors identified after publication.
Ensure that all listed authors have made substantial scholarly contributions.

Editors

Editors are responsible for:

Maintaining editorial independence and impartiality.
Protecting the confidentiality of authors and reviewers.
Making publication decisions based solely on scholarly merit.
Managing conflicts of interest fairly and transparently.
Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct.

Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

Conduct objective and confidential reviews.
Declare conflicts of interest.
Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit.
Report ethical concerns, plagiarism, or possible misconduct.
Provide constructive feedback to improve scholarly quality.

Academic Misconduct

CJFR does not tolerate:

Plagiarism
Data fabrication or falsification
Citation manipulation
Duplicate submission
Redundant publication
Authorship disputes or misrepresentation
Unethical research practices

Confirmed violations may result in manuscript rejection, publication correction, retraction, or notification of relevant institutions.

Open Access Policy

CJFR follows a fully Open Access publishing model.

All published articles are freely available online without subscription fees, allowing unrestricted access to researchers, students, institutions, policymakers, and the public worldwide.

Benefits of Open Access

Free global accessibility
Increased research visibility
Greater citation potential
Enhanced knowledge dissemination
Support for educational and scientific advancement

Publication Fees

Current Policy

Submission Fee: Free
Peer Review Fee: Free
Publication Fee: Free
Online Access Fee: Free

CJFR presently operates as a no-cost scholarly publication, supporting researchers regardless of geographic location or institutional affiliation.

Indexing and Research Visibility

CJFR strives to maximize the discoverability and impact of published research through:

DOI Registration
Crossref Metadata Services
Academic Search Engines
University Library Catalogues
Institutional Repositories
Open Access Directories
Scholarly Databases and Indexing Services, where eligible

The journal continuously works toward wider indexing and international recognition in accordance with the requirements of reputable scholarly databases and abstracting services.

Why Publish with CJFR?

✓ International Peer-Reviewed Journal
✓ Open Access Publishing Model
✓ No Submission or Publication Charges
✓ Multidisciplinary Forestry Research Coverage
✓ Ethical and Transparent Editorial Practices
✓ DOI Registration and Citation Support
✓ Global Research Visibility
✓ Canadian Scholarly Publishing Platform
✓ Published by MKET Canada

Editorial Office

Canadian Journal of Forestry Research (CJFR)
Research and Education Division
Mian Karam Ellahi Trust (MKET) Canada

Publisher & Chief Editor: Munir Dar
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Website: https://cjfr.ca
Organization: https://mket.ca

"Promoting Excellence in Forestry Research, Environmental Sustainability, and Open Scholarly Communication."