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Introduction and overview of Juniperus woodlands.- Modern distribution of Juniperus communities.- The historical distribution and abundance of Juniperus in North America.- The distribution of Juniperus woodlands in relation to landform.- Structure of Juniperus woodlands.- Canopy/intercanopy patterns in woodlands: interrelationships between structure and function.- Comparison of the understory vegetation of Juniperus woodlands.- Ecological consequences of the displacement of native grassland by Juniperus.- Changes in nitrogen cycling dynamics following Juniperus encroachment into tallgrass prairie.- Influence of Juniperus plants on ecosystem processes in subtropical savannas.- Rainfall partitioning and water use within Juniperus canopies.- Juniperus seedling response to water stress and recovery.- Juniperus and the water cycle: a state of our knowledge.- The combined influence of grazing, fire and herbaceous productivity on Juniperus-grass interactions.- Ecological consequences of using prescribed fire and herbivory to manage Juniperus encroachment.- Biodiversity consequences of Juniperus expansion into Great Plains ecosystems.- Reversing the woodland steady state: vegetation responses during restoration of Juniperus-dominated grasslands with chaining and fire.- Conclusions: present understanding and future research needs and direction of study of Juniperus woodlands.