Twenty-seven contributions from international scientists analyze the interactions among ocean, land, and atmosphere and consider what is likely to happen to the Earth's climate system in the future. The authors pay particular attention to the impact of various kinds of human activities on atmospheric chemistry and climate such as the phenomenon of global warming. Other topics include, for example, the biogeochemical consequences of woody plant expansion into grasslands, evaporation in the boreal zone during summer, and optimizing long-term climate management. The volume is aimed at advanced students and researchers in the fields of forestry, agriculture, earth science, and biology.