Introduction / Deborah M. Finch and William M. Block -- Ecology of southwestern Ponderosa pine forests / William H. Moir, Brian W. Geils, Mary Ann Benoit, and Dan Scurlock -- Contemporary human use of southwestern Ponderosa pine forests / Carol Raish, Wang Yong, and John M. Marzluff -- A historical overview / Dan Scurlock and Deborah M. Finch -- Songbird status and roles / Linnea S. Hall, Michael L. Morrison, and William M. Block -- Effects of urbanization and recreation on songbirds / John M. Marzluff -- Effects and interactions of fire, logging, and grazing / Deborah M. Finch, Joseph L. Ganey, Wang Yong, Rebecca T. Kimball, and Rex Sallabanks -- Landscape dynamics and considerations / Kevin M. Rich and Patricia Mehlhop -- Summary / William M. Block, Deborah M. Finch, Joseph L. Ganey, and William H. Moir