I first submitted in October 2014, and after a major revision, minor revision, it was finally accepted in March 2015. Overall, the first round of review is quite fast; 48 days for me to get the results of the first review. The editor is very nice.

(1) Thank | wangzhiqiang82@163.com

Back to the top in 2025, what's going on?

(0) Thank | 氮循环

Yes, it is recognized by industry peers during the peer review process.

(0) Thank | Jack-wang

Although it is mixed up in the second category, colleagues all agree. In a word, excellence is still excellence, and classics are still classics.

(1) Thank | Jack-wang

How many reviewers are there?

(0) Thank | Hui-Min Wang

Submitted on January 17, 2025, the manuscript was received for review on March 23 after the Chinese New Year. A revision was requested on April 3, and the revised manuscript was accepted on April 18. The entire process took three months from start to finish.

(0) Thank | Li 大胆

The editor rejected it, so it did not enter the review process.

(0) Thank | jiangz~y

How are you now? What's your status?

(0) Thank | 好运0302

Domestic journals are not easy to submit, they are rejected instantly!

(0) Thank | 氮循环

Looking at the 2025 rankings, it is truly unbelievable that journals like Forest Ecology and Management and Tree Physiology, which are considered second-tier publications, are ranked as first-tier journals above Forest Ecosystems and Journal of Forestry Research.

(0) Thank | passion_43

Awaiting Editorial Board Assignment for over 10 days.

(0) Thank | jiangz~y

Submission in early June 2024, it wasn't until mid-July that all reviewers were gathered.
Rejected and resubmitted in early September 2024.
Revised and resubmitted in early December 2024 (delayed due to personal reasons).
Minor revisions by the end of January 2025.
Revised and resubmitted in early February 2025.
Accepted in mid-February 2025.

In the field of tree physiology and ecology, Tree Physiology is a well-established and respected journal among professionals.

I saw a statement on Zhihu that I agree with:
Question: How did Tree Physiology become a second-tier journal?
Answer: Because the Chinese Academy of Sciences Literature and Information Center is messing around.
The top journals in the field of forestry should be these three, with lower impact factors compared to biochemistry and materials science:
1. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology;
2. Tree Physiology;
3. Forest Ecology and Management.
Articles from these journals are highly recognized by peers both domestically and internationally, and are considered valuable assets when seeking employment.

(0) Thank | 马哥

So fast! The review was completed in just 2 weeks?

(0) Thank | 老鹰不会飞

I am also awaiting reviewer selection now. How long did you wait at that time?

(0) Thank | 老鹰不会飞

Top is no longer, tree physiology thus falls.

(0) Thank | 氮循环

How long does it take for "awaiting reviewer selection"?

(0) Thank | 罗小罗

Looking at articles from recent years, it's not unfair for TP to drop to the second tier. Some articles are indeed quite good, but many lack originality and are of average quality

(0) Thank | narzy

Isn't it obvious that there are only two first-tier forestry journals this year? One is Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, and the other is a domestic journal on Forest ecosystems. The former deserves its first-tier status, while everyone knows very well how the latter managed to secure its first-tier position

(1) Thank | passion_43

Tree physiology is a well-established journal in the field of forestry. Unfortunately, this year all of the top articles in the field were taken by other publications

(7) Thank | 氮循环

The host's review process is quite fast, but I have been in "Awaiting Editorial Board Assignment" status for over 10 days, and I feel like I won't be able to graduate on time.

(0) Thank | 朱婷

I have submitted and reviewed articles for this journal. As a reciprocation for their support, I will share my experience.

Submission: After submitting the manuscript, the technical editor will review it on the same day or the next day and conduct an initial review with the editor-in-chief or deputy editor-in-chief. The editor-in-chief usually goes online once a week, and after the manuscript passes the review, it will be submitted to the managing editor. The speed of the managing editor going online varies, some may only go online once a month, while others may go online every few days. The managing editor usually sends the manuscript to 2-3 reviewers for review, which takes about one month. After the review is completed, the managing editor makes a decision on the manuscript and then informs the editor-in-chief for the final decision. The editor-in-chief generally follows the decision of the managing editor.

Review: After receiving the review invitation, you need to submit your opinions within 2 weeks. There are major revisions, minor revisions, acceptance, and rejection. Reviewers can choose whether to conduct a second review.

In summary, as long as the manuscript has some novelty, the editor-in-chief will give it the green light. However, it is uncertain with the reviewers. When submitting manuscripts, it is necessary to ensure the formatting is perfect, making it an easy task for the reviewers to review.

(3) Thank | 西行樱吹雪

Submission experience:
Submit 2021.10.18
Awaiting Admin processing/Awaiting EIC assignment 10.18
Awaiting Editorial Board Assignment 10.29
Awaiting Reviewer Assignment 11.2
Awaiting Reviewer Scores 11.6
Awaiting Recommendation 11.18
Awaiting Decision 11.19
Major Revision 12.1
Resubmit/Awaiting Admin Processing 2022.4.6
Awaiting Reviewer Invitation 4.7
Awaiting Decision 4.11
Accept 4.13
Editor Prof Kathy Steppe

(11) Thank | Yu

Yeah, it's really outrageous to become Zone 2.

(0) Thank | Ecol_阿强

A rare and excellent journal in the field of forestry has now become a 2nd tier journal according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

(0) Thank | huixin

Very good journals, journals contain fewer articles in the year, and it is indeed the top journal of Lin Xue!!!

(2) Thank | Anonymous