Overview
Tropical Ecology, Volume 66 (2025) presents a comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed research that advances scientific understanding of tropical and subtropical ecosystems. The volume brings together studies on biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, conservation strategies, climate–ecosystem interactions, and sustainable resource management across diverse geographical regions.
This volume reflects the journal’s long-standing commitment to publishing high-quality ecological research that supports both theoretical development and practical environmental solutions.
About the Journal
Tropical Ecology is the official journal of the International Society for Tropical Ecology (ISTE) and has been a leading platform for ecological research since its establishment in 1960. The journal publishes contributions from scientists worldwide and covers fundamental as well as applied aspects of tropical ecology.
The journal includes:
- Original research papers
- Review and mini-review articles
- Short communications
- Scientific correspondence
- Book reviews
Publication Details
- Volume: 66
- Year: 2025
- Issues: 4 (March, June, September, December)
- Publisher: Springer Nature
- Publishing Model: Hybrid (Open access + Subscription)
- ISSN (Print): 0564-3295
- ISSN (Online): 2661-8982
Scope of This Volume
The research published in Volume 66 covers key themes in modern tropical ecology, including:
- Structure and functioning of tropical forests
- Conservation and restoration ecology
- Ecosystem services and sustainability
- Climate change impacts on biodiversity
- Soil ecology and carbon dynamics
- Wetlands and freshwater ecosystems
- Urban ecology in tropical regions
- Species distribution and habitat modelling
- Traditional ecological knowledge and livelihoods
These themes align with the journal’s focus on ecological processes, environmental change, and sustainable management of natural resources.
Research Highlights
Articles in this volume include studies on:
- Feeding ecology of primates in the Western Ghats
- Tropical bird community assembly along elevational gradients
- Fish diversity in freshwater ecosystems
- Urbanization effects on green-space patterns using machine learning
- Soil carbon stock mapping for ecosystem sustainability
- Plant invasion and restoration ecology in protected areas
- Wetland nitrogen dynamics and microbial ecological processes
- Habitat suitability modelling for endangered plant species
These contributions provide important regional case studies as well as globally relevant ecological insights.
Global Relevance
Volume 66 features research from multiple tropical regions, including:
- India
- Southeast Asia
- China
- Iran
- Brazil
- Philippines
- Neotropical regions
This geographical diversity strengthens comparative ecological understanding and supports evidence-based conservation planning at international scales.
Access to the Volume
For Subscribers
Registered users can:
- Download full-text articles
- Access issue-wise content
- Explore supplementary research materials
For Institutions
Institutional access is available through library subscriptions and IP authentication.
Why This Volume Matters
This volume contributes to:
- Scientific knowledge of rapidly changing tropical ecosystems
- Climate resilience and biodiversity conservation strategies
- Sustainable land-use and restoration planning
- Integration of ecological science with socio-economic systems
It serves as an essential resource for:
- Researchers
- Environmental planners
- Conservation practitioners
- Policy makers
- Academic institutions