Methods of Dendrochronology

Abstract

Traditionally tree ring analysis has been used for dating structures and reconstructing past climates. Recently it has been recognised as a valuable tool in detecting environmental change. This wide-ranging review of current knoledge is organised around six chapters, each of them with from 5-11 sections contributed by different authors: the authors are drawn from all over the world and have knowledge of both Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Appendix A lists tree species known to have been used to build tree-ring chronologies, Appendix B provides a sample site and tree information form for tree ring collections, and Appendix C lists sources of tree ring analytical programs and measuring stages. The consolidated bibliography (pp 351-391) totals about 650 references. The addresses of all authors are given on pp 393-394. -K.Clayton