This journal focuses on protected and conserved areas, examining their management, effectiveness, and social dimensions. It explores the roles of law enforcement, Indigenous peoples, and local communities in conservation, as well as the integration of these areas with tourism and economic development. The journal also addresses challenges such as climate change, ecocide, and the need for equitable conservation practices.
IUCN - International Union for the Conservation of Nature
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2411-2119
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Nature and Landscape ConservationQ2
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Nature and Landscape Conservation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource ManagementWildlife Ecology and ConservationEconomic and Environmental ValuationEnvironmental Conservation and ManagementLand Use and Ecosystem ServicesDiverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchRangeland Management and Livestock EcologyRecreation, Leisure, Wilderness ManagementWildlife-Road Interactions and ConservationSpecies Distribution and Climate Change