Ecology Letters is a peer‑reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and perspectives in the field of ecology. Established in 1998, it is published monthly by Wiley‑Blackwell on behalf of the British Ecological Society. The journal covers a broad range of topics within ecology, including but not limited to community ecology, ecosystem processes, evolutionary ecology, conservation biology, and theoretical ecology.
The scope of Ecology Letters emphasizes rapid dissemination of high‑impact research that advances ecological theory and provides insight into ecological mechanisms. Articles are typically concise, highly cited, and intended to reach a wide audience of ecologists and related scientists.
Editorial and Publication Details
- Publisher: Wiley‑Blackwell for the British Ecological Society
- Frequency: Monthly (12 issues per year)
- Language: English
- ISSN: Print 1245‑6736; Online 1461‑023X
- Article Types: Original research letters, review articles, commentaries, and methodological notes
- Peer‑review Process: Single‑blind or double‑blind peer review, depending on the manuscript type and reviewer agreement
Impact and Indexing
Ecology Letters is indexed in major bibliographic databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has consistently held a high impact factor, reflecting its prominent position within the ecological research community.
History and Development
The journal was launched to provide a rapid‑publication venue for short, high‑quality ecological studies, complementing longer‑form journals in the Society’s portfolio. Since its inception, Ecology Letters has expanded its editorial board to include internationally recognized experts across diverse sub‑disciplines of ecology.
Access and Availability
Content is made available through a hybrid open‑access model: authors may choose to publish their articles as open access upon payment of an article processing charge, while other articles remain accessible via subscription or institutional licensing.
Affiliations
Ecology Letters is the official journal of the British Ecological Society, one of the world’s oldest and largest ecological societies. The journal often collaborates with the Society’s conferences and awards programs, publishing special issues and prize‑winning papers.
See also
- Journal of Ecology
- Ecology (journal)
- Conservation Biology (journal)
References
- British Ecological Society. “Ecology Letters.” Wiley Online Library. Accessed May 2026.
- Clarivate Analytics. “Journal Citation Reports.” 2025 edition.
This entry summarizes verifiable information about the scientific journal Ecology Letters as of 2026.
