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News Release 09-223

Growth Spurt in Tree Rings Prompts Questions About Climate Change

Recent growth in the rings of bristlecone pines in the western U.S. points to warmer temperatures at treeline

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Explore the desolate treeline environment in this audio slideshow.

Credit: Lisa Raffensperger, National Science Foundation

 

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The researchers studied bristlecone pines (Pinus longaeva) at three sites in California and Nevada, close to the upper elevation limit of tree growth.

Credit: Matthew Salzer, University of Arizona


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The researchers' findings point to warmer temperatures as a cause of the recent surge in growth for bristlecone pines.

Credit: Matthew Salzer, University of Arizona


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