Southern Trysil Tree Ring Chronology from 425 to 37 BP

388 years of tree ring data from Norway's Southern Trysil area, specifically for Scots pine (PISY). The dataset is archived by NOAA's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology and was originally published in 1913.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past climate conditions by analyzing annual tree ring width variations.
• Calibrate regional climate models using the 388-year proxy record from Norway.
• Study the growth patterns of Scots pine (PISY) in response to historical environmental changes.

Strengths

• Provides a 388-year continuous proxy record (425 to 37 BP).
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA/NCEI Paleoclimatology program.

Limitations

• The dataset's last update was in 1913, indicating very old collection methods and potential lack of modern reanalysis.
• Specific sample size, measurement parameters, and site details are not provided in the basic description.

Provenance

Source

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

425 to 37 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Southern Trysil area, Norway, Scandinavia.