Papers presented at Snow and Ice Commission, General Assembly of Helsinki, July 25-August 6, 1960. Six sections: sea and lake ice-snow, snow accumulation and ablation, glacio-meteorology, response of glaciers to climate, glacier surveying and thickness measurement, and glacier flow. Text in English or other language with English summary.

This book contains a selection of papers presented at the first International Symposium on Windbreak Technology, summarising the available worldwide literature on windbreaks and the response, both positive and negative, to wind protection. State-of-the-art information is presented on general design criteria, and principles of planting and establishment for a wide range of conditions and objectives. It provides descriptive information of tree and shrub species for arid, semi-arid, temperate and tropical areas, and their use in windbreaks.

Includes entries for maps and atlases.

Includes reports of the Society's meetings.