Preface. Foreword. 1. Evolution of Forest Cover in Portugal - from the Miocene to the Present; Fernando Reboredo, João Pais .- 2. The Portuguese Forest Based Sector Analysis; Graça Louro et al .- 3. Drought Effects on Portuguese Forest Cover; Fernanda Pessoa et al .- 4. Forest Fires in 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.