Silva Balcanica is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by Pensoft Publishers in Bulgaria, operating under an open-access model since 2020. The journal covers Forestry, Animal culture, and Plant culture.
Authors publish in Silva Balcanica without paying any article processing charge (APC) — making it a fully diamond/platinum open-access venue, supported entirely by its publisher or sponsor. Articles are released under the CC BY license (see other journals using this license).
All submissions undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
Keywords
tree breeding and plantation forestry, forest economy and management, urban forestry and green infrastructure, forest ecology, forest soil science, forest genetics
At a glance
- Publisher
- Pensoft Publishers
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2020
- Review time
- 12 weeks
- Plagiarism check
- Yes
ISSN
- 1311-8706
- electronic
- 2815-2549
Frequently asked questions
Is Silva Balcanica peer-reviewed?
Yes — Silva Balcanica operates a Anonymous peer review review process.
Does Silva Balcanica charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Silva Balcanica does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does Silva Balcanica publish?
Silva Balcanica publishes research in Forestry, Animal culture, and Plant culture.
What languages does Silva Balcanica accept?
Silva Balcanica accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of Silva Balcanica?
ISSN:
1311-8706 (print) · 2815-2549 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Silva Balcanica?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at Silva Balcanica?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 12 weeks.