Introduction to Dendrochronology

Now that we've gone over all the basics in our study of botany, it's time to start digging into some more advanced topics. First we will examine the field of dendrochronology over five tutorials. This is the study of trees over time, and as such, it is the study of tree rings. These are rings that are visible in the wood within a tree due to annual cycles of growth. The study of these rings has far more wide-reaching application than one would initially imagine, so let's get right into introducing this fascinating topic now!