Basic and Applied Ecology

Basic and Applied Ecology (BAAE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes high-quality research that advances both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of ecology worldwide. We welcome original research articles, reviews, meta-analyses, perspectives, and special issues that contribute to the understanding and application of ecology across ecosystems, species, functions, and landscapes.

Our scope covers a wide range of ecological topics, including but not limited to:

Biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services

Species interactions and multitrophic relationships

Responses to global change across ecosystems and latitudes

Conservation ecology and applied ecological solutions

Community and population ecology

Landscape and ecosystem ecology

Theoretical ecology and modelling

Functional ecology

Evidence syntheses, reviews, and meta-analyses

We welcome submissions that advance ecological science through both basic/fundamental and applied research. Studies that foster the development of ecological theory and fundamental understanding, as well as those translating ecological insights into actionable recommendations for policy, conservation, and sustainable management, are equally valued. Based on our experience, studies based on clearly described, testable hypotheses and well-replicated design that contribute to novel understanding of basic and applied ecology within and beyond their study area are most likely to be positively reviewed and considered for publication in our journal. We encourage such submissions from traditional ecological disciplines, as well as contributions that integrate multiple ecological disciplines through cross-disciplinary approaches or findings from underrepresented regions or fields.

To better understand the types of articles we publish, we invite you to explore our latest issues and consult the Guide for Authors. Submissions not aligned with our guidelines, aims and scope may be rejected without external review.

About the Journal and Society: Basic and Applied Ecology is the official journal of the Ecological Society of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (GfÖ) and was founded in 2000. The GfÖ is an internationally active society that fosters ecological research and knowledge exchange. We welcome contributions from researchers worldwide who are advancing the field of ecology in both theory and practice.

For more information on becoming a member of the GfÖ, please contact us at [email protected]