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increment core sampling

Subcategory: dendrochronology
Standard reference: Ferguson (1964)
Papers: 9 | Mentions: 15

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Description

Standard increment boring technique to extract tree cores for measuring annual ring widths, then calculating basal area increment over specific time periods to quantify stem growth.

Typical Equipment

  • Haglöf 2-Thread Increment Borer
  • labeled plastic straws
  • drying oven
  • microscope
  • precision digital calipers

Output Measurements

  • ring width
  • basal area growth
  • annual growth increment