Swiss Tree Ring Data from 277 to -49 BP

NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology archives tree ring parameters from the Bödmerenwald forest in Muotathal, Switzerland. The data coverage spans from 277 to -49 calendar years before present (BP). This study is maintained by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past climate variables like temperature or precipitation using tree ring width parameters.
• Analyze long-term climate trends in Western Europe from the 277 to -49 BP time series.
• Validate climate models by comparing simulated historical conditions with proxy data from tree ring parameters.
• Study forest growth responses to historical climate events recorded in the tree ring chronology.

Strengths

• Data spans a specific time range of 277 to -49 calendar years BP.
• Associated with the authoritative NOAA NCEI and World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The last known update was in 1999, indicating potential staleness.
• Specific column names, row counts, and sample data are unavailable for assessment.
• Geographic coverage is limited to a single forest site in Switzerland.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring data collection.

Time Range

277 to -49 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Bödmerenwald forest, Muotathal, Switzerland, Western Europe.