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"The text examines why Finland has been successful in curbing deforestation and compares the processes with those taking place in the tropics. ... The text is easy to read and very well written and organized. Each section contains a good introduction and conclusion. ... This book is an excellent guide for those seeking to combat deforestation and should be a boon to those who want a model to follow especially at the national level." (H. Gyde Lund, Amazon, June, 2012)
"The purpose of the book is to present a 'universal forest transition theory' and to apply this theory ex post (looking back) to forest transition in Finland during the past hundred years and ex ante (looking ahead) to contemporary tropical deforestation. ... The book, which contains a wealth of experience, useful data and references to related scientific studies, is considered indispensible for graduate students of political science, international forestry, geography, environment science and related fields. ... It should be available in all relevant research libraries." (Klaus von Gadow, Forstarchiv, Vol. 83 (5), 2012)