New Zealand Tree Ring Chronology from Upper Takahe Valley

NOAA's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology provides a tree ring chronology from the Upper Takahe Valley in New Zealand. The data covers a period from 328 to -29 calendar years before present, used for reconstructing past climate conditions. This dataset was archived by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information and last updated in 1979.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies using annual tree ring width measurements.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree ring chronology with instrumental records for the region.
• Analyze growth trends and environmental stressors in the Upper Takahe Valley ecosystem over a 357-year period.

Strengths

• 357-year temporal coverage from 328 to -29 BP.
• Data is curated and archived by NOAA's authoritative World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• Data recency is low, with a last update date of 1979.
• Specific sample size, measurement parameters, and site details are not provided in the input.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

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

Freshness

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Geography

Upper Takahe Valley, New Zealand.