Tree-Ring Analysis: Response and Adaptation to Climate Change
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecology and Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2025) | Viewed by 2270
Special Issue Editors
Interests: climate reconstruction; analysis by machine learning; spatial analysis of tree-ring; remote sensing; machine learning; biogeography; climate change
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The analysis of tree rings, or dendrochronology, is a fundamental tool for understanding the impacts of climate change on forest ecosystems. One of the most significant areas in this field is the reconstruction of historical climates, as growth rings provide valuable information about past environmental conditions, such as temperature and precipitation, allowing scientists to identify patterns of change over time. Additionally, this analysis helps with the assessment of different tree species’ resilience and ability to adapt to adverse climatic conditions, which is crucial for biodiversity conservation. Research in this area is also related to the carbon cycle, as tree growth influences carbon storage in ecosystems, a key factor in combating climate change. Another important aspect is phenology, the study of growth and reproduction cycles in trees, which can reveal how they are responding to variations in temperature and water availability. Finally, the data obtained can guide sustainable forest management practices and habitat restoration projects, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change and promote the resilience of forest ecosystems. Together, these areas offer a comprehensive understanding of how climate change affects forests and enable the development of effective strategies for their conservation and management. This Special Issue aims to compile scientific articles on tree ring analysis and climate change. It will include manuscripts addressing innovative methodologies in dendrochronology, case studies on the impact of climate change on tree growth, and reviews of the resilience and adaptation of different tree species. Research on the role of forests in the carbon cycle and tree phenology will also be considered. Additionally, this issue seeks to include interdisciplinary studies that integrate ecology, climatology, and forest management, as well as a focus on conservation policies and recommendations for habitat restoration.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Stable isotope analysis;
- Reconstructions of past climates;
- Responses of specific species to temperature variations;
- Effects of drought and water availability;
- Studies of genetic diversity in relation to climate;
- Adaptation strategies for changing conditions;
- Carbon storage in tree rings;
- The impact of deforestation on the carbon cycle;
- Effects of storms, wildfires, and frosts on growth.
Prof. Dr. Aldo Rafael Martínez-Sifuentes
Dr. José Villanueva Díaz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tree-ring
- climate change
- climatic response
- adaptation
- dendrochronology
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