Nonlinear Stochastic Mechanics formatIsbn:Softcover 9783642847912 der in der analytischen Diskussion zwischen Reflektion und Handlungsempfehlungen der in der analytischen Diskussion bisher nur untergeordnet behandelt wurde ecosystems at the l temperature limits of plant life are generally thought to be especially sensitive to climate change [1][2][3] We are indebted to the IUTAM Bureau for having promoted and sponsored this Sympo sium and the Scientific Committee for having collaborated to the selection of participants and lecturers as well as to a prompt reviewing of the papers submitted for publication into these proceedings IUTAM Symposium