理論生態學發表理論生態學的創新研究，包括生態生理學、人口生態學、行為生態學、進化生態學、生態系統生態學、群落生態學、生態系統與景觀生態學。編輯們強調的工作，橋梁學科邊界，如數量社會科學和生態學之間的交叉，或對生態過程的物理影響。內容包括定期文章、評論文章和快速溝通。評審論文經過全面評審后發表;請在提交前與評論編輯聯系。理論生態學也提供了一個快速溝通的選擇，為短手稿的不同尋常的廣泛興趣的生態社區。

Theoretical Ecology publishes innovative research in theoretical ecology, including ecophysiology, population ecology, behavioral ecology, evolutionary ecology, ecosystem ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem and landscape ecology. The editors emphasize work that bridges disciplinary boundaries, such as the intersection between quantitative social sciences and ecology, or physical influences on ecological processes.The contents include regular articles, review papers, and rapid communications. Review papers will be published after a thorough review process; please contact the reviews editor before submission. Theoretical Ecology also offers a rapid communications option for short manuscripts of unusually broad interest to the ecological community.