1. Two key challenges for biodiversity: discontinuities and synergisms

   • Norman Myers

   Papers Pages: 1025 - 1034

2. Non-linearities, synergisms and plant extinctions in South African fynbos and Australian kwongan

   • David M. Richardson
   • Richard M. Cowling
   • Byron B. Lamont

   Papers Pages: 1035 - 1046

3. Insects on the brink of a major discontinuity

   • Michael J. Samways

   Papers Pages: 1047 - 1058

4. Lessons from a kill

   • Stuart L. Pimm

   Papers Pages: 1059 - 1067

5. Feedbacks, thresholds and synergies in global change: population as a dynamic factor

   • John Harte

   Papers Pages: 1069 - 1083

6. Discontinuities in technological and natural systems caused by exotic species

   • John Cairns Jr
   • Joseph R. Bidwell

   Papers Pages: 1085 - 1094

7. Coastal-marine discontinuities and synergisms: implications for biodiversity conservation

   • G. Carleton Ray

   Papers Pages: 1095 - 1108

8. Ecological implications of climate change will include surprises

   • Stephen H. Schneider
   • Terry L. Root

   Papers Pages: 1109 - 1119

9. Effects of soil and wood depletion on biodiversity

   • Celia A. Harvey
   • David Pimentel

   Papers Pages: 1121 - 1130