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Restoration Ecology Template

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About the Restoration Ecology format

Restoration Ecology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Rangeland and Wildlife Management, Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics.

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

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Publishes research inEcology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Rangeland and Wildlife Management Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology Fire effects on ecosystems
ISSN1061-2971
Citation impact (2-yr)2.25
h-index163
i10-index2,713
Total citations159,498
Article processing charge$3,300
Top institutions publishing hereUnited States Geological Survey
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Papers published in Restoration Ecology per year

107
2014
149
2015
166
2016
187
2017
170
2018
200
2019
234
2020
295
2021
243
2022
222
2023
292
2024
333
2025

Citation impact of Restoration Ecology by publication year

2.9K
2014
5.4K
2015
6.4K
2016
6.5K
2017
4.6K
2018
6.1K
2019
6.6K
2020
5.2K
2021
2.8K
2022
1.6K
2023
1.2K
2024
507
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Restoration Ecology

International principles and standards for the practice of ecological restoration. Second edition

George D. Gann, Tein McDonald, Bethanie Walder et al. · 1 Sep 2019

The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) is an international non-profit organization with members in 70 countries. SER advances the science, practice and policy of ecological restoration to sustain biodiversity, improve resilience in a changing climate, and re-establish an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture. SER is a dynamic global network, linking researchers, practitioners, land…

1,421 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Towards a Conceptual Framework for Restoration Ecology

Richard J. Hobbs, David A. Norton · 1 Jun 1996

Abstract Heightening human impacts on the Earth result in widespread losses of production and conservation values and make large‐scale ecosystem restoration increasingly urgent. Tackling this problem requires the development of general guiding principles for restoration so that we can move away from the ad hoc, site‐ and situation‐specific approach that now prevails. A continuum of…

1,263 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Ecological Theory and Community Restoration Ecology

Margaret A. Palmer, Richard F. Ambrose, N. LeRoy Poff · 1 Dec 1997

Abstract Community ecological theory may play an important role in the development of a science of restoration ecology. Not only will the practice of restoration benefit from an increased focus on theory, but basic research in community ecology will also benefit. We pose several major thematic questions that are relevant to restoration from the perspective…

1,113 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Restoration Success: How Is It Being Measured?

María C. Ruiz-Jaén, T. Mitchell Aide · 15 Aug 2005

Abstract The criteria of restoration success should be clearly established to evaluate restoration projects. Recently, the Society of Ecological Restoration International (SER) has produced a Primer that includes ecosystem attributes that should be considered when evaluating restoration success. To determine how restoration success has been evaluated in restoration projects, we reviewed articles published in Restoration…

1,096 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Evaluating Ecological Restoration Success: A Review of the Literature

Liana Wortley, Jean‐Marc Hero, Michael Howes · 28 May 2013

Abstract Assessing the success of ecological restoration projects is critical to justify the use of restoration in natural resource management and to improve best practice. Although there are extensive discussions surrounding the characteristics that define and measure successful restoration, monitoring or evaluation of projects in practice is widely thought to have lagged behind. We conducted…

1,026 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Restoration Ecology template — frequently asked questions

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