Summary
1 Introduction
2 Forces of Change
2.1 Forecasting Change
2.2 Land Markets
2.3 Timber Markets
2.4 Social Institutions
2.5 Biological Factors
2.6 Physical Factors
2.7 Interactions
3 Conditions of Southern Forests
3.1 Social and Economic Systems
3.2 Forest Area and Conditions
3.3 Terrestrial Ecosystems
3.4 Water Quality, Wetlands and Aquatic Ecosystems
4 Discussion
4.1 Broad Findings
4.2 Subregions of Concern
4.3 Implications for ongoing programs
4.4 Knowledge Gaps and Scientific Uncertainties