dendroecology

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dendroecology [‚den·drō·ē′käl·ə·jē]

(archeology)

The science of analyzing changes in ecological processes over time using tree-ring information.

(ecology)

The use of tree rings to study changes in ecological processes over time such as defoliation by insect outbreaks; the effects of air, water, and soil pollution on tree growth and forest health; the age, maturity, and successional status of forest stands; and the effects of human disturbances and management on forest vitality.

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