《應用生態學雜志》發表了關于生態科學與生物資源管理之間關系的新穎、影響深遠的論文。編輯們鼓勵使用應用生態問題來測試和發展基本理論的貢獻，盡管必須有對環境管理產生明顯影響的潛力。該雜志以方法論為重點，考慮那些對生態系統管理或應用科學有很大潛力的投稿。該雜志包括應用生態學的所有主要主題，如保護生物學、全球變化、環境污染、野生動物和生境管理、土地利用和管理、水生資源、恢復生態學以及害蟲、雜草和疾病的管理。歡迎與相關領域交互的文章，只要它們與應用生態學的相關性是明確的。

Journal of Applied Ecology publishes novel, high-impact papers on the interface between ecological science and the management of biological resources.The editors encourage contributions that use applied ecological problems to test and develop basic theory, although there must be clear potential for impact on the management of the environment.The journal considers submissions with a methodological focus where there is a very high potential to contribute to ecosystem management or applied science. The journal includes all major themes in applied ecology, such as conservation biology, global change, environmental pollution, wildlife and habitat management, land use and management, aquatic resources, restoration ecology, and the management of pests, weeds and disease. Articles that interact with related fields are welcomed providing that their relevance to applied ecology is clear.