Dutch Oak Tree Ring Chronology from 495 to 300 BP

NOAA's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology archives this tree ring dataset from the Netherlands. It provides a chronology of tree ring parameters covering the period from 495 to 300 calendar years before present. The data was contributed by Jansma and is maintained by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past climate conditions like temperature or precipitation using tree ring width measurements.
• Calibrate radiocarbon dates for archaeological sites in the Netherlands using the established tree ring chronology.
• Analyze growth patterns and environmental stressors in historical Quercus (oak) timber samples.
• Compare this local chronology (ITRDB NETH017) with other regional series to identify broader climate signals.

Strengths

• Chronology spans 195 years (495 to 300 BP), providing a continuous historical record.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA/NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset's specific parameters, sample size, and measurement details are not provided in the description.
• Temporal coverage is limited to a specific 195-year window in the distant past.
• Geographic scope is restricted to a single location (Oegstgeest) in the Netherlands.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology) of historical roof timbers from the Oegstgeest House Endegeer site.

Time Range

495 to 300 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Oegstgeest, Netherlands, Western Europe.