Tree ring width chronology data from the Shieldaig site in the British Isles, United Kingdom. The time series covers the period from 103 to -28 calendar years before present. This paleoclimatology study was archived by NOAA NCEI's World Data Service and was last updated in 1978.
Use Cases
- Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies by calibrating tree ring width series against instrumental climate records.
- Analyze growth trends and extreme events within the tree ring chronology to identify periods of climatic stress or favorable conditions.
- Cross-date and validate other tree ring chronologies from the British Isles using the established time series from this site.
- Study the response of Pinus sylvestris (PISY) growth to environmental drivers over a 131-year period in a coastal Scottish environment.
Strengths
- Time series provides a continuous 131-year record of annual tree growth.
- Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.
Limitations
- The dataset's recency is limited, with a last update date of 1978, potentially missing modern analytical refinements.
- Sample size and replication depth within the site are unknown, which could affect statistical confidence.
Provenance
- Source
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), World Data Service (WDS) for Paleoclimatology.
- Collection Method
- Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology) of Pinus sylvestris samples.
- Time Range
- 103 to -28 calendar years before present (BP).
- Freshness
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- Geography
- Shieldaig, British Isles, United Kingdom.