The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) would like invite all interested national and international scientists and practitioners to submit their manuscripts (PDF only) to bhutanecological@gmail.com, for consideration for publication in the inaugural issue of Proceedings of BES. Submissions are due by 5 PM on 28 April 2014.

Proceedings of BES is an open-access, internationally peer-reviewed journal to promote knowledge sharing among conservation sectors in Bhutan. Original submissions will be accepted for the following categories:

• Research Article (up to 6000 words). Original theoretical or empirical research in the natural or social sciences, relevant to Bhutan.
• Policy Analysis (up to 6000 words). Informed analysis of current conservation policy topics in Bhutan.
• Review Paper (up to 7500 words). Thorough literature or interview review of a current topic within the journal’s scope.
• Short Communication (up to 2500 words). Important preliminary and novel research or findings (e.g., discovery of new species) that may not appropriate for submission as a full ‘Research Article’.
• Perspective (up to 2500 words). Personal viewpoint on any subject within the journal's scope, or responding to material previously published in Proceedings of BES. Arguments should be supported by evidence with relevant citations.

Further information about our Society and journal can be accessed at www.bhutanecologicalsociety.org.bt, or contact +97517724714 or +97517508047 during office hours.

Author guideline style can be access from here.