AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY focuses on research addressing sustainable management and conservation in agricultural and forested landscapes. The section emphasizes reducing risks associated with land abandonment, desertification, and biodiversity loss, while preserving the natural and cultural values of forests and farmland. Research should address farmed and forest landscapes, focusing on protecting forests of high conservation value, restoring degraded lands, preserving soil organic matter, and sustaining the carbon sink function of forests and soils in the context of climate mitigation. Contributions on agrobiodiversity, particularly local crop varieties, tree species, and farm animal breeds – are highly encouraged. The section also welcomes research providing scientifically justified and environmentally sound solutions for improving resource management in agriculture and forestry, balancing productivity with conservation. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary approaches that integrate ecological, agronomic, and forestry knowledge to support sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and society.
