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Conservation Letters Template

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About the Conservation Letters format

Conservation Letters is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, 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 Letters 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inConservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Species Distribution and Climate Change Economic and Environmental Valuation Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
ISSN1755-263X
Citation impact (2-yr)4.66
h-index152
i10-index981
Total citations88,193
Article processing charge$2,300
Open accessYes
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 Letters per year

74
2014
81
2015
114
2016
101
2017
95
2018
79
2019
90
2020
75
2021
84
2022
68
2023
85
2024
105
2025

Citation impact of Conservation Letters by publication year

5.3K
2014
6.8K
2015
7.9K
2016
6.1K
2017
5.8K
2018
4.5K
2019
4.5K
2020
2.9K
2021
2.1K
2022
840
2023
793
2024
306
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Conservation Letters

“Sight‐unseen” detection of rare aquatic species using environmental DNA

Christopher L. Jerde, Andrew R. Mahon, W. Lindsay Chadderton et al. · 4 Jan 2011

Abstract Effective management of rare species, including endangered native species and recently introduced nonindigenous species, requires the detection of populations at low density. For endangered species, detecting the localized distribution makes it possible to identify and protect critical habitat to enhance survival or reproductive success. Similarly, early detection of an incipient invasion by a harmful…

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Is oil palm agriculture really destroying tropical biodiversity?

Lian Pin Koh, David S. Wilcove · 15 May 2008

Abstract Oil palm is one of the world's most rapidly expanding equatorial crops. The two largest oil palm‐producing countries—Indonesia and Malaysia—are located in Southeast Asia, a region with numerous endemic, forest‐dwelling species. Oil palm producers have asserted that forests are not being cleared to grow oil palm. Our analysis of land‐cover data compiled by the…

1,124 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Ecosystem Services as a Contested Concept: a Synthesis of Critique and Counter‐Arguments

Matthias Schröter, Emma H. van der Zanden, Alexander P.E. van Oudenhoven et al. · 28 Jan 2014

Abstract We describe and reflect on seven recurring critiques of the concept of ecosystem services and respective counter‐arguments. First, the concept is criticized for being anthropocentric, whereas others argue that it goes beyond instrumental values. Second, some argue that the concept promotes an exploitative human–nature relationship, whereas others state that it reconnects society to ecosystems,…

Land Sparing Versus Land Sharing: Moving Forward

Joern Fischer, David J. Abson, Van Butsic et al. · 26 Dec 2013

Abstract To address the challenges of biodiversity conservation and commodity production, a framework has been proposed that distinguishes between the integration (“land sharing”) and separation (“land sparing”) of conservation and production. Controversy has arisen around this framework partly because many scholars have focused specifically on food production rather than more encompassing notions such as land…

Sustaining conservation values in selectively logged tropical forests: the attained and the attainable

Francis E. Putz, Pieter A. Zuidema, T.J. Synnott et al. · 6 Apr 2012

Abstract Most tropical forests outside protected areas have been or will be selectively logged so it is essential to maximize the conservation values of partially harvested areas. Here we examine the extent to which these forests sustain timber production, retain species, and conserve carbon stocks. We then describe some improvements in tropical forestry and how…

Conservation Letters template — frequently asked questions

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