Dendrochronology: What trees tell us about the passage of time

Trees store valuable information in their annual rings. These help researchers to determine the age of trees and gain insights into climate, changes in forests and human impacts on landscapes. At this station, wood samples from various tree species are on display, along with the tools used to collect them and prepare them for analysis. Visitors can examine the samples in more detail using a digital microscope and learn more about dendrochronological research through a video presentation.