《森林生态与管理》发表将森林生态与森林管理联系起来的科学文章，侧重于将生物、生态和社会知识应用于人工林和天然林的管理和养护。该杂志的范围包括世界上所有的森林生态系统。同行评审程序确保接受出版的稿件的质量和国际利益。该杂志鼓励在生态学和森林管理方面有共同兴趣的不同领域的科学家之间进行交流，弥合研究人员和森林管理人员之间的差距。
Forest Ecology and Management publishes scientific articles linking forest ecology with forest management, focusing on the application of biological, ecological and social knowledge to the management and conservation of plantations and natural forests. The scope of the journal includes all forest ecosystems of the world.A peer-review process ensures the quality and international interest of the manuscripts accepted for publication. The journal encourages communication between scientists in disparate fields who share a common interest in ecology and forest management, bridging the gap between research workers and forest managers.