Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
WHAT TREES CAN TELL US ABOUT OUR WORLD. |
| Authors: |
Cottam, Bryony (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Geographical (Geographical Magazine Ltd.). May2026, Vol. 98 Issue 5, p52-58. 7p. 13 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Dendrochronology, *Tree-rings, *Climate change, *Scots pine, *Trees, *Jet streams, *Pine |
| Geographic Terms: |
Atlantic Ocean |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on the science of dendrochronology—the study of tree rings—and its role in understanding past and future climate patterns, particularly through the work of dendrochronologist Valerie Trouet. It highlights how tree-ring data from species like Bosnian pine and Scots pine have been used to reconstruct the North Atlantic jet stream’s behavior over the last 700 years, revealing its influence on European climate dipoles and historical societal events. The article also discusses advances in dendrochronology techniques and Trouet’s new book, *In the Circle of Ancient Trees*, which presents stories from scientists connected to ancient tree species and emphasizes the ecological and climatic importance of these long-lived trees. [Extracted from the article] |
| Database: |
Academic Search Index |