October 2014

Recent changes in the thermal regime of the Arctic and related tundra expansion in higher latitudes resulted in an intense development of dendrochronological and dendroecological studies in the polar regions. In last decade we observed a significant increase in the use of tree-ring growth analysis in high latitudes where radial growth of woody plants, from shrubs to perennial herbs, is studied. Thermal limitations of cambial growth in the Arctic enable mainly dendroclimatological studies, which application requires a construction of reliable tree-ring chronologies.

Docent-led tours last approximately one hour and begin in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building. During your tour you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, view a variety of tree-ring samples and visit the work areas and laboratory spaces of our researchers. Reservations for tours are not required but are highly suggested so that the docents may prepare in advance for your tour.