Environmental Signals in Tree Rings
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecology and Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 205
Special Issue Editors
Interests: dendroecology; dendroclimatology; ecological resilience; stress memory; tree growth decline; synchrony in tree growth; climate response; extreme event
Interests: tree rings; dendrochronology; dendroclimatology; dendroglaciology; dendrohydrology; stable isotope; climate change; extreme climates; forest meteorology; forest carbon sink and climate model
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Dear Colleagues,
Tree rings serve as natural archives of environmental conditions, providing detailed records of climate variations, environmental stressors, and ecological disturbances over time. By analyzing the width, density, and isotopic composition of tree rings, researchers can explore historical climate patterns, identify periods of forest decline, and estimate the impacts of extreme climate events. This Special Issue seeks to compile cutting-edge research that highlights the role of tree rings in detecting and interpreting environmental signals, encompassing studies in the fields of dendroclimatology and dendroecology.
Dendroclimatological studies should focus on understanding the responses of trees to environmental factors and reconstructing past climates through tree rings. On the other hand, dendroecological studies should investigate how trees adapt to climate change and endure extreme environmental conditions. By bringing together research from various fields in dendroclimatology and dendroecology, this Special Issue aims to enhance our understanding of the environmental signals in tree rings. This knowledge is crucial for developing strategies for sustainable forest management and conservation in the face of ongoing climate change.
Dr. Ouya Fang
Prof. Dr. Ruibo Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dendrochronology
- dendroclimatology
- dendroecology
- ring width
- density
- isotope
- wood anatomy
- climate change
- environmental stresses
- extreme events
- growth response
- reconstruction
- tree sensitivity
- adaptation
- resilience
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