The Holocene is a high impact, peer reviewed journal dedicated to fundamental scientific research at the interface between the long Quaternary record and the natural and human-induced environmental processes operating at the Earth's surface today. The Holocene emphasizes environmental change over the last ca 11 500 years - the most recent geological epoch and the most relevant time-span for understanding the future environments of the human species. The journal reflects the wide range of important and exciting interdisciplinary research being carried out in this field, and its coverage is worldwide. No other journal caters for the specific interdisciplinary needs of the large international community of scientists working on The Holocene. The Holocene is the first journal dedicated to fundamental scientific research on environmental change over the last 10,000 years including past, present and future change on local, regional and global scales. Essential reading - The Holocene covers: Geological, biological and archaeological evidence of recent climate change Interdisciplinary studies of environmental history and prehistory The development of natural and cultural landscapes and ecosystems The prediction of future changes in the environment from the record of the past