"... a major contribution to forest ecosystems research ... elaborate analysis for the social sciences and for climate policy makers ... has a comprehensive list of references and a very elaborate subject index." (Naturwissenschaften) "To our knowledge, this book is among the best, if not the best, in combining information on air pollution, climate and global change, and forest history and management into one volume. Teachers and researchers in any of these areas will find the book very useful." (Forest Pathology)