Podcasts about dendrochronology

It's time for the next installment of Tea-break Time Travel Training and this month we're showing the trees some love and looking into the details of dendrochronology! It seems like a simple concept but how much do you really know about tree rings? How do they form? How can we use them to date a site that's thousands of years old? And what does all this have to do with solar flares? Tune in to find out these answers and more!Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/29Links Paper: Dendrochronology and Other Applications of Tree-ring Studies in Archaeology Paper: Archaeological dendrochronology Dendrochronology paper from A. E. Douglass Information on growth rings Divergence Problem Future of DendrochronologyContact the Host Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com insta: @the_archaeologists_teacup fb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacup twitter: @ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates Motion

It's time for the next installment of Tea-break Time Travel Training and this month we're showing the trees some love and looking into the details of dendrochronology! It seems like a simple concept but how much do you really know about tree rings? How do they form? How can we use them to date a site that's thousands of years old? And what does all this have to do with solar flares? Tune in to find out these answers and more!Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/29Links Paper: Dendrochronology and Other Applications of Tree-ring Studies in Archaeology Paper: Archaeological dendrochronology Dendrochronology paper from A. E. Douglass Information on growth rings Divergence Problem Future of DendrochronologyContact the Host Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com insta: @the_archaeologists_teacup fb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacup twitter: @ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates Motion

On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, puts down his pruning saw for a conversation about the science of tree rings with Dr. Maegen Rochner. Maegen is a Dendrochronologist and a professor of Geographic & Environmental Sciences at the University of Louisville. Her research has focused on the use of tree-ring data to reconstruct past climate and environmental conditions. More specifically, her dissertation research used tree rings in relic and living whitebark pine and Engelmann spruce to investigate climate change and disturbance in the Beartooth Mountains of Northwest Wyoming. She also enjoys research in dendroarchaeology, or using tree-ring patterns to date historic frame structures, log cabins, canoes, and most anything made out of wood. Dr. Rochner has also assisted her colleagues in other fields of dendrochronology, including fire history studies, climate reconstruction, ecology, stand dynamics, and more. As a tree-ring scientist in Louisville, Maegen is interested in initiating local research projects focused on (1) urban forests and their responses to climate change and urban heat islands, (2) tree-ring dating of local historic resources, such as cabins, buildings, and artifacts, (3) pollution and invasive species, and (4) spatial differences in tree species and ages used in urban forests and parks. Learn more at https://louisville.edu/geogeo/about/profiles/meagen-rochner-ph-d. For those interested in diving deeper into the topic of dendrochronology, Dr. Rochner recommends https://www.dendrohub.com/ As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

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Dendrochronology is the study of information obtained from tree ring growth. It is used in several different fields – archaeologists can date wooden artifacts, dendrologist – tree scientists – can use tree rings to determine the local climate. But perhaps the most interesting is climate science.

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What can tree rings tell us about plant health and external factors such as climate? What tools do you use? What are the old-school and modern techniques of gathering data?In this episode, Joe Buck, creator of The Dendro Hub, comes on the show to give us an introduction to the art and science of dendrochronology.EPISODE LINKSThe Dendro Hub: https://www.dendrohub.com/Joe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/joebuckinnatureJoe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-buck585266186/Search for horticulture jobs: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

The study of tree rings can tell us a lot about the life of a tree, and therefore its habitat. Ryan joins a dendrochronologist at Turkey Mountain to find out how old some of the trees really are.

Trees are among the oldest living things on the planet. Some say longer than biblical Creation would allow. Dendrochronology is the science dealing with the study of the rings of trees in determining the dates and chronological order of past events. Learn why it is a help rather than a hindrance to the biblical chronology.

On Rozie and Brandon's continuing search to understand experts in the identification field, in this episode we explore the tools and resources of the trade. From blacklights to libraries, dendrochronology to databases, we consult with Christopher Reuning, Claire Givens, and Benjamin Hebbert. This episode sponsored by Hancrafted Market (https://handcrafted.market/) and Learning Trade Secrets (https://www.learningtradesecrets.com/). Special Guests: Benjamin Hebbert, Brandon Godman, Christopher Reuning, and Claire Givens.

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I've been thinking about trees and their rings and how this record of the life of a tree is literally written inside them. And the truth is human bodies keep a record too…the lives we live are written all over us. Support the show (https://paypal.me/vibrantlifepodcast)

Dendrochronology is the study of information obtained from tree ring growth. It is used in several different fields – archaeologists can date wooden artifacts, dendrologist – tree scientists – can use tree rings to determine the local climate. But perhaps the most interesting is climate science. Professor Dave Stahle of the University of Arkansas told us at his talk at the Congaree National Park that the Lost Colony, called that because none of the original settlers survived, was ill-fated due to several factors but one fact that scientists have established is that those people who were trying to grow crops to feed themselves had no chance of a good harvest as they sadly were dealing with the drought of fifteen eighty-seven through sixteen hundred. Tree ring analysis shows that fifteen eighty-seven was the driest year in eight hundred years.

A short introduction is followed by an examination of methods used to determine past climates and the natural causes for these changes in climate. Examining astronomical factors as well as more earth-bound factors which can influence the climate. Pollen analysis, dendrochronology and isotope analysis are explained.Support the showCheck out my website, facebook groups and other social media.www.ritchiecunningham.com Geography Expert - Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/3514097965371452 Twitter - @RRitchieCYouTube Geography Expert @geographyexpertLinkedIn (7) Ritchie Cunningham | LinkedInThank you for listening

Today's storyteller is Dr Clay Tucker! Clay is a tree ring scientist, also known as a dendrochronologist, and his specialty is related to hurricanes and climate change. I could have called this episode "Dendrochronology" but probably most people have no idea what that would mean and I didn't want to detract from this fabulous episode!! So trees grow and add rings every year, so by taking a small core of the tree you get a visual representation of that tree's life, essentially. And you can see the impact of droughts, hurricanes, and disease on the growth of that tree over time. In Clay's research, he's used tree rings from pine trees across the southeastern US to understand the impacts of hurricanes. It's fascinating research and why I asked Clay to be on the podcast! Clay and I are both in Baton Rouge, and know a lot of the same people, and so we talk about that and relationships within science, about how technology in this era allows for collaboration across continents and time zones, about what I call the "Louisiana Quicksand Conundrum", about learning to read the landscape, and of course about trees and wetlands and research. This is such a fun conversation and Clay is great and I hope everyone enjoys it! --- You can find Rachel Villani on Twitter @flyingcypress and Storytellers of STEMM on Facebook and Twitter @storytellers42. You can find Clay Tucker on Twitter @climateclay and his website https://coastalab.wixsite.com/claytucker. LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources: https://www.lsu.edu/rnr/ LSU Department of Geography & Anthropology: https://lsu.edu/ga/index.php The documentary about Richard Proenneke that Clay describes as his favorite documentary ever is called "Alone in the Wilderness". Episodes referenced in this episode: #61 - Ashley Booth Book List: Rising by Elizabeth Rush, One Man's Wilderness by Sam Keith & Richard Proenneke, Voyage of the Turtle by Carl Safina Recorded on 20 September 2021.

Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Coralie Mills to discuss Coralie's work in dendrochronology and how it is applied to the study of medieval Scotland - Part2 Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast  or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com

Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Coralie Mills to discuss Coralie's work in dendrochronology and how it is applied to the study of medieval Scotland. Music is Ex te Lux Oritur by Gaita. You can find them here: http://gaita.co.uk/Find us on Twitter: @scotichronicast  or email: scotichronicast@gmail.com

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Our guest this week, Avery Warkentin, is completing her Master's in Classical Archaeology at the University of Oxford. She's passionate about historical education, archaeological conservation and environmental sustainability. Her current research is focused on the artistic and archaeological manifestations of cultural interaction throughout the Roman provinces. She hopes to pursue a career in objects conservation upon completion of her Master's. Join Avery and myself as we dig deep into the history of humanity -- who know's what we'll unearth on this slightly-longer-than-usual episode of Abstract! Questions Answered What is Archaeology? What and how does it teach us about history? What makes a fruitful archaeological site or exciting archaeological find? What is the process of archaeological discovery, from dig to display case? What does the future of archaeology look like? How do we learn about abstract phenomena like culture through the discovery of physical objects? How do define a civilization and what are its main characteristics? Are we obliged to ever return findings to the countries from whence they came? and many, many, many more! Topics & Concepts Objectivity in The Historical Record Digging from Conclusions Heinrich Schliemann Importance: The What & The Where Sites: Old & New The Discovery Process Dating: Stratigraphy, Dendrochronology & C-14 Context: Social, Cultural, Economic The Impact of Archaeology History Culture Hybrid Architecture Religious Defaulting Civilization The Future of Archaeology Repatriation & Dan Hicks Avery Warkentin: Reach her on Instagram & Twitter: @aevrynicole Prof. Dan Hicks: Website: https://www.danhicks.uk/ Twitter: @profdanhicks Book: Brutish Museums: http://www.plutobooks.com/9780745341767/the-brutish-museums/ The Habit Society (@thehabitsociety) - https://thehabitsociety.com/ Have you ever wanted to learn how to develop healthy, strong and sustainable habits? Well luckily you don't have to go it alone! I just increased my chances of forming and sticking to my new habits by signing up for a weekly 3-minute newsletter called The Habit Society. I know the co-founders personally and I am becoming increasingly involved in this awesome network of like-minded individuals. Part habit-formation guide and part accountability community, I'm proud to call myself a member of The Habit Society. It's completely free to join and get a beautifully curated newsletter sent right to your inbox every Monday morning. If you're looking to shake things up, here's a link to subscribe in the description of the episode. You can also check it out on instagram and Twitter @ thehabitsociety. Alright, back to the episode. My New Audio Course on Listenable: The Secret Life of Words https://listenable.io/web/courses/402/the-secret-life-of-words/ Does free will exist? Maybe. Regardless, please share your cherished feedback with me at abstractcast@gmail.com! Liking the show? Drop us a juicy 5-star rating or a written review on Apple Podcasts! Follow & Subscribe on: Spotify, Facebook & Instagram (@abstracast), & Twitter (@abstract_cast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abstractcast/message

Dendrochronology is the science of tree rings and a branch of science that researchers came up with for the trees in the northern hemisphere. Australian trees and their rings have long lived in the shadows of their northern cousins. But that ignorance is about to end. The tree rings of Australia are equally full of […]

Dendrochronology is the science of tree rings and a branch of science that researchers came up with for the trees in the northern hemisphere. Australian trees and their rings have long lived in the shadows of their northern cousins. But that ignorance is about to end. The tree rings of Australia are equally full of [...]Read More... from The secrets of Australian tree rings

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Bryan Black. Bryan is an associate professor at the Laboratory of Tree Ring Research at the University of Arizona. In his research, he applies techniques used in dendrochronology, the science of tree rings, to study the hard parts of marine and freshwater species like fish, clams, and corals. Similar to the study of tree rings, the patterns analyzed within select marine species, can be used for studying species productivity, age, and their relationships to climate throughout history.   Bryan combines these data from across different species to describe linkages among marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems AND to generate multi-millennial climate histories.   Originally trained as a forest ecologist, Bryan also maintains interests in developing histories of forest disturbance and natural hazards including large landslides and earthquakes from the past.   https://ltrr.arizona.edu/person/bryan-black   https://ltrr.arizona.edu/about/treerings

Dendrochronology can take some skill, but anyone can learn it.

Dendrochronology can take some skill, but anyone can learn it.

In this episode we sit down to have a chat (virtually that is) with Jed Meunier, a research scientist with WDNR – Division of Forestry, to discuss how frequent low to moderate intensity fires shaped Wisconsin's mixed conifer forests in ways we never realized and how foresters today can learn lessons from these historic fire-dependent ecosystems to design silvicultural treatments that increase forest resilience. Our conversation will touch on some of the important findings in Jed's recently published research papers on this subject.Visit the episode's website for more inforamtion: https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/fedi/Pages/RedPine_Fire_OhMy.aspx.

In this fascinating conversation, Associate Professor of Dendrochronology at the University of Arizona, Valerie Trouet guides us through her book, "Tree Story-The History of the World Written in Trees." In it we find out that there trees that predate the Pyramids, we find out about the time Genghis Khan ruled the Earth and more. Find out more about what Valerie and her team are doing here http://trouetlab.arizona.edu/ and follow Valerie on Twitter @epispheric for even more fascination insights into the Earth's best recorder of history.

How can we find proof of what happened in the past? Written accounts by the people of the day are helpful, but how can we prove what they are saying is factual and not just one person’s biased assessment? Luckily, when it comes to our natural world we have the most reliable eye witness…trees. Tree rings hold within them the story of the past, they can tell us all kinds of things about climatic conditions, fires, floods, droughts, forest pest outbreaks, and more. Archeology holds tree ring data as one of the most dependable timestamps, they even use it to truth carbon dating. The study of tree rings, Dendrochronology, is a fascinating world of discovery that has delivered much to our understanding of the past, and therefore our future.

Dive into the founding phase of Cologne around the year 1 CE and explore how it was constructed as a satellite town. After the resettlement of the Ubii into the Cologne Lowland in around 19 BCE, the need for a central settlement is obvious. With the help of the Roman legions, the settlement of the Ubii „Oppidum Ubiorum“ is built. This settlement will turn out to be ancient Cologne. More Info and Links to this podcast: linktr.ee/thofCGN

The Rhineland around the years of 38-15 BCE. Caesar is dead. His adoptive son Augustus becomes the first Roman emperor. In his attemps to secure the eastern border of Gaul, that is adoptive father Caesar had conquered, he sends his best friend and son-in-law Agrippa. There, Agrippa comes up with a plan and by doing that he will initiate the founding of Cologne in 19 BCE. More Info and Links to this podcast: linktr.ee/thofCGN

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Nelle profondità delle White Mountains, immerso nella Valle di Inyo in California, si trova l'albero più anziano del mondo. È un pino dai coni setolosi, e a differenza degli altri che lo circondano, e a differenza di quasi ogni altro albero al mondo, ha anche un nome: "Matusalemme"

We have Pedro Cruz and John Wihbey on the show to talk about their beautiful project, the Simulated Dendrochronology of U.S. Immigration.

I had a rough week. But I finally got this episode up and running. Go me!   Wesley Jaffray of Jaffray Artist Media joins the show today. Ever know anyone who’s been chucked through a window? You do now! Hear what he’s all about as well as music from his new band Dead Harvest and Our Mirage.   Guarden Fresh Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/guardrailchicago/playlist/2FEg1mvEV1c6UdwgDqfkqM?si=pOVKU-LlSUeXv2AjSJYg3w   Sponsor: DicksByMail.com     Music: “The Unknown” by Our Mirage “Stay Around” by Dead Harvest   Theme: "Dreamwalker" by Speaking With Ghosts Background music: “Dendrochronology” by Eidola Closing theme: “I Got Another Girl Pregnant” by Guardrail     www.facebook.com/JaffrayArtistMedia www.facebook.com/deadharvesttheband www.facebook.com/OurMirageBand   www.facebook.com/StandingOutLoud www.facebook.com/SpeakingWithGhosts www.facebook.com/eidolaUT www.facebook.com/GuardrailChicago

How do we know historic wildfire frequencies, drought cycles and approximately how old a tree is? Listen this week as we explore the fascinating world of Dendrochronology and how we can look at the past to learn more about the present and future. Species Spotlight: Learn about two tree species that have seen a lot of history and can live for thousands of years. Bristlecone pines (Pinus longaeva and Pinus aristata) have been used to figure out more about a Mediterranean volcanic eruption.

It is halfway between the southern summer solstice and Christmas Day as I write this, with just a few days left in 2017. As such it feels natural to reflect on the year that has just passed. Years are curious units of measure. In some ways they seem to tick by quickly and blur together. Yet in recollection they stand as distinct layers, around which our character, worldview and sense of purpose are built. On trees, growth rings visibly tell the story of a series of annual atmospheric events. As humans our layers are not so easily visible, but for us too each year adds additional colour and depth. In some ways the trees live as we do. Some years we face fires, some we suffer drought, and some we just pass. While Nietzsche probably oversimplified in suggesting that the path to growth is through trauma, I do agree that when the going gets hard, those still standing get good. Maybe I am an optimist. Either way, the good news is that we get to give it all another go in 2018.

It is halfway between the southern summer solstice and Christmas Day as I write this, with just a few days left in 2017. As such it feels natural to reflect on the year that has just passed. Years are curious units of measure. In some ways they seem to tick by quickly and blur together. […]