New Zealand Tree-Ring Chronology from Logos Hill (205 to -29 BP)

205 to -29 calendar years before present of tree-ring width measurements from the Logos Hill site in New Zealand. The dataset is a dendrochronological record for paleoclimate studies, archived by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information. It was published in 1979.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies by analyzing the tree-ring width time-series.
• Calibrate the tree-ring chronology against other regional climate proxies using its documented temporal coverage.
• Study climate signal strength and persistence in New Zealand forests using the site-specific parameters.

Strengths

• Time series covers 234 calendar years (205 to -29 BP), providing a multi-century record.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset is temporally stale, with a last updated date of 1979, potentially lacking modern reanalysis.
• Sample size, site replication, and specific measurement parameters are unknown from the provided metadata.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

205 to -29 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

New Zealand (Logos Hill site).