The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research is to apply dendrochronology (the study of tree rings) to improve understanding of natural environmental variability in climatic, hydrologic, geomorphic, and ecological systems and their interactions with human societies. The Laboratory's functions include:

• The application of dendrochronology to a wide range of scientific inquiry, e.g., global change, climatology, hydrology, anthropology, archeology, forest ecology, tree physiology, Quaternary studies, geomorphology, geophysics, and geochemistry
   
• The development of new techniques for using tree rings based on improved mechanistic understanding of ring formation
   
• The provision of education and training through a comprehensive curriculum in dendrochronology, including extensive training of scientific visitors from around the world
   
• Curation and utilization of our large, internationally diverse and unique sample collection as an active research resource
   

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Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721 USA
Main Office: (520) 621-1608, Fax: (520) 621-8229
Comments to Paul Sheppard: sheppard@ltrr.arizona.edu

Copyright © 1999, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, The University of Arizona
Revised -- September, 1999
URL: http://tree.ltrr.arizona.edu/mission.htm