Preface. Foreword. 1. Evolution of Forest Cover in Portugal – from the Miocene to the Present; Fernando Reboredo, João Pais -- 2. The Portuguese Forest Based Chains: Sector Analysis; Graça Louro et al -- 3. Drought Effects on Portuguese Forest Cover; Fernanda Pessoa et al -- 4. Forest Fires in Portugal: Dynamics, Causes and Policies; Paulo Mateus, Paulo M. Fernandes -- 5. Pests and Diseases in Portuguese Forestry – Current and New Threats; Manuela Branco et al -- 6. Forest Planning in Portugal; João Pinho -- 7. Spatial Characterization of Maritime Pine Productivity in Portugal; Cristina Santos, José A. Almeida -- 8. Forest Policies in a Changing International Context; Franciso Rego et al -- Index.

This book will unquestionably attract a very strong interest among all those working in forest research, forest management and forest products in Portugal. In a broader sense it would no doubt be of interest to anyone working in these areas in Europe and, to a lesser extent, elsewhere in the world. The readers will likely include academics, professionals and public decision-makers working in these areas, and students of forestry, landscape architecture, rural development and planning, ecology and environmental sciences.