Tree Ring Analysis: Biological, Methodological and Environmental Aspects

by Rupert Wimmer, Roland E Vetter

Overview

The analysis of tree rings has been critical to a number of important environmental studies including forest decline, ecological prognosis on a large scale, and climate trends, both recent and longterm. It also provides important knowledge for forest managers and planners in the timber industry. Aimed at university students and researchers, this book describes the latest research in the field and includes studies from around the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851993126
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	06/01/1999
Series:	Cabi Publishing Series
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

University of Agricultural Sciences

INPA/CPPF

Table of Contents

Contributors

Editorial Reviews

"Presents 19 chapters discussing recent advances in the biology of tree-ring analysis. The papers result from a 1997 conference sponsored by the International Union of Forestry Research Organizations. They are divided into five sections devoted to the analysis of radial growth processes, anatomical and structural features, historical analysis, environmental interactions, and a section focusing on tropical trees. Some specific topics include a mechanistic cambium activity model, climactic influences in the tropics, the periodicity of cambial growth, and applications in forest monitoring."—SciTech Book News

From the Publisher

Presents 19 chapters discussing recent advances in the biology of tree-ring analysis. The papers result from a 1997 conference sponsored by the International Union of Forestry Research Organizations. They are divided into five sections devoted to the analysis of radial growth processes, anatomical and structural features, historical analysis, environmental interactions, and a section focusing on tropical trees. Some specific topics include a mechanistic cambium activity model, climactic influences in the tropics, the periodicity of cambial growth, and applications in forest monitoring. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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