Elsevier
Biological Conservation Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Biological Conservation in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Biological Conservation format
Biological Conservation is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Species Distribution and Climate Change.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Biological Conservation, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Species Distribution and Climate Change Avian ecology and behavior Plant and animal studies |
| ISSN | 0006-3207 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 4.03 |
| h-index | 325 |
| i10-index | 10,363 |
| Total citations | 884,915 |
| Article processing charge | $3,570 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Biological Conservation template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Biological Conservation format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Biological Conservation template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Biological Conservation use?
Biological Conservation uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Biological Conservation, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Biological Conservation?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Biological Conservation document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Biological Conservation template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Biological Conservation format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Biological Conservation?
Biological Conservation is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Biological Conservation template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Biological Conservation PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Biological Conservation template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Biological Conservation template cost?
You can start writing in the Biological Conservation template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Biological Conservation PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.