Birzai Lithuania Tree Ring Chronology from 141 to -24 BP

165-year tree ring chronology from Birzai, Lithuania, covering the period 141 to -24 calendar years before present. The dataset contains parameters of tree rings for paleoclimatic reconstruction and was archived by NOAA's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology. This study was made available in 1974.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies by analyzing the tree ring width parameter.
• Calibrate regional climate models using the 165-year chronology as a proxy validation dataset.
• Study ecological responses to historical events by examining growth patterns within the defined time period.
• Correlate the Lithuanian tree ring series with other regional chronologies to identify broad climate signals.

Strengths

• 165-year continuous chronology from 141 to -24 BP provides a multi-century climate proxy.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• Temporal coverage ends at -24 BP, limiting analysis of the most recent two millennia.
• Sample size and replication depth for the tree ring series are unknown from the description.
• Data was last updated in 1974, potentially lacking modern reanalysis or methodological refinements.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

141 to -24 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Birzai, Lithuania, Northern Europe.