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Conservation Biology Template

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About the Conservation Biology format

Conservation Biology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Species Distribution and Climate Change.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Conservation Biology 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inWildlife Ecology and Conservation Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Species Distribution and Climate Change Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management Rangeland and Wildlife Management
ISSN0888-8892
Citation impact (2-yr)3.86
h-index339
i10-index5,713
Total citations673,875
Article processing charge$3,090
Top institutions publishing hereThe University of Queensland
Journal websiteconbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Conservation Biology per year

236
2014
223
2015
219
2016
188
2017
208
2018
203
2019
252
2020
199
2021
170
2022
191
2023
207
2024
240
2025

Citation impact of Conservation Biology by publication year

16.9K
2014
16.3K
2015
13.2K
2016
7.7K
2017
9.2K
2018
7.5K
2019
9.6K
2020
5.8K
2021
3.3K
2022
2.6K
2023
1.5K
2024
660
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Conservation Biology

Biological Consequences of Ecosystem Fragmentation: A Review

Denis A. Saunders, Richard J. Hobbs, Chris Margules · 1 Mar 1991

Abstract. Abstract Research on fragmented ecosystems has focused mostly on the biogeograpbic consequences of the creation of habitat “islands” of different sizes and has provided little of practical value to managers. However, ecosystem fragmentation causes large changes in the physical environment as well as biogeograpbic changes. Fragmentation generally results in a landscape that consists of…

4,127 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Indicators for Monitoring Biodiversity: A Hierarchical Approach

Reed F. Noss · 1 Dec 1990

Abstract: Biodiversity is presently a minor consideration in environmental policy. It has been regarded as too broad and vague a concept to be applied to real‐world regulatory and management problems. This problem can be corrected if biodiversity is recognized as an end in itself, and if measurable indicators can be selected to assess the status…

3,136 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Review of Ecological Effects of Roads on Terrestrial and Aquatic Communities

Stephen C. Trombulak, Christopher A. Frissell · 1 Feb 2000

Abstract: Roads are a widespread and increasing feature of most landscapes. We reviewed the scientific literature on the ecological effects of roads and found support for the general conclusion that they are associated with negative effects on biotic integrity in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Roads of all kinds have seven general effects: mortality from…

2,744 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
A Method for Assessing Hydrologic Alteration within Ecosystems

Brian D. Richter, Jeffrey V. Baumgartner, Jennifer R. Powell et al. · 1 Aug 1996

Hydrologic regimes play a major role in determining the biotic composition, structure, and function of aquatic, wetland, and riparian ecosystems. But human land and water uses are substantially altering hydrologic regimes around the world. Improved quantitative evaluations of human‐induced hydrologic changes are needed to advance research on the biotic implications of hydrologic alteration and to…

2,495 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Correlation between Fitness and Genetic Diversity

David H. Reed, Richard Frankham · 1 Feb 2003

Abstract: Genetic diversity is one of the three forms of biodiversity recognized by the World Conservation Union ( IUCN ) as deserving conservation. The need to conserve genetic diversity within populations is based on two arguments: the necessity of genetic diversity for evolution to occur, and the expected relationship between heterozygosity and population fitness. Because…

2,452 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Conservation Biology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Conservation Biology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Conservation Biology template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Conservation Biology use?
Conservation Biology uses Author–year (Chicago) 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, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Conservation Biology 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Conservation Biology?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Conservation Biology 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 Conservation Biology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Conservation Biology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Conservation Biology?
Conservation Biology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Conservation Biology template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Conservation Biology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Conservation Biology template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Conservation Biology template cost?
You can start writing in the Conservation Biology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Conservation Biology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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