Changes in the relationship between annual tree growth and climatic variables for four hardwood species

E.R. Smith; J.C. Rennie

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Changes in the relationship between annual tree growth and climatic variables for four hardwood species

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Authors:

E.R. Smith, J.C. Rennie

Year:

1991

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: McCormick, Larry H.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings, 8th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 1991 March 4-6; University Park, PA. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-148. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 224-246.

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Abstract

A study was conducted to characterize temporal and spatial variability in the growth response of four major hardwood species (white oak, chestnut oak, northern red oak, and yellow-poplar) to climatic fluctuations, and to evaluate the role of environmental factors associated with difference in response among individuals. The study incorporated tree-ring data collected by the Tennesee Valley Authority from a system of permanent forest inventory plots.

Parent Publication

Proceedings, 8th Central Hardwood Forest Conference

Citation

Smith, E.R.; Rennie, J.C. 1991. Changes in the relationship between annual tree growth and climatic variables for four hardwood species. In: McCormick, Larry H.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings, 8th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 1991 March 4-6; University Park, PA. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-148. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 224-246.