About the Journal
Bosques Latitud Cero is an open-access, indexed scientific journal published biannually in digital format by the National University of Loja since 2005. Its multidisciplinary focus encompasses environmental sciences, forestry, agricultural and livestock sciences, agronomy, and renewable natural resources, providing a platform for the transfer of results and dissemination of specialized knowledge.
The journal is aimed at society, academia, the scientific community, as well as professionals and researchers interested in delving deeper into these fields of study. It accepts manuscripts in Spanish and English and publishes research articles, reviews, commentaries, and guidelines, all of which undergo a double-blind peer-review process. The publication process is free of charge.
ISSNe: 2528-7818 Publisher: Universidad Nacional de Loja
Current Issue
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): Passive restoration as a strategy for the recovery of floristic composition and structure of piedmont forests in southern Ecuador
This issue of the journal features innovative and multidisciplinary research focused on conservation, sustainable management, and ecosystem analysis in Ecuador. The studies include passive restoration strategies for piedmont forests, methodologies for sampling lichens and bryophytes, carbon analysis in dry forests, and the impact of fire on agronomic systems. Additionally, it highlights research on crop coefficient estimation in irrigation systems, the effects of banana rachis leachate and nitrogen on crops, and the monitoring of climatic and vegetation trends. Finally, it underscores the unique biodiversity of natural reserves such as Pisaca Paltas and Laipuna, making this edition a valuable resource for environmental and agricultural sustainability.
Published:
2025-01-15
