Oregon Tree Ring Chronology from 545 to -32 BP

545 to -32 calendar years before present (BP) of tree ring data from Spring Canyon, Oregon, United States. The dataset provides parameters for dendrochronological analysis and paleoclimate reconstruction. It was archived by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past climate variables like temperature or precipitation using tree ring width parameters.
• Calibrate and validate climate models by comparing simulated past conditions with the tree ring chronology.
• Analyze long-term environmental trends and anomalies for the Oregon region from the provided time series.
• Study ecological responses to historical climate events documented in the tree ring record.

Strengths

• Time series covers 577 years (from 545 to -32 BP)
• Data originates from the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology

Limitations

• Dataset was last updated in 1982, indicating potential methodological staleness
• Specific sample size, geographic precision, and measured parameters are not detailed in the provided description

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology)

Time Range

545 to -32 calendar years before present (BP)

Freshness

1982-01-01

Geography

Spring Canyon, Oregon, United States Of America