Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology

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The Relationship between Tree-Ring Growth in Pinus densiflora S. et Z. and the Corresponding Climatic Factors in Korea

  • LEE, Kwang Hee (Research Institute of Wooden Cultural Heritage, Korea National University of Cultural Heritage) ;
  • JO, Sang Yoon (Department of Heritage Conservation and Restoration, Graduate School of Cultural Heritage, Korea National University of Cultural Heritage) ;
  • KIM, Soo Chul (Department of Conservation Science, Korea National University of Cultural Heritage)
  • Received : 2021.11.25
  • Accepted : 2022.02.04
  • Published : 2022.03.25
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Abstract

To analyze the relationship between climatic factors (mean monthly temperature and total precipitation) and tree-ring growths of Pinus densiflora S. et Z. from National Parks (according to region) of the Korea, 20 trees were sampled from 13 National Parks. Only trees that were successfully cross-dated were used for dendrochronological analysis, and at least 11 trees were included. The tree-ring chronology of Mt. Bukhan (covering the shortest period of 1917 - 2016 [100 years]) was assessed, as well as that of Mt. Seorak (covering the longest period of 1687 - 2017 [331 years]). After cross-dating, each ring width series was double-standardized by first fitting a logarithmic curve and then a 50-year cubic spline. The relationships between climate and tree-ring growth were calculated with response function analysis. The results show a significant positive correlation between a given year's February-March temperature, May precipitation levels, and tree-ring growth. It indicates that a higher temperature in early spring and precipitation before cambium activity are important for radial growths of Pinus densiflora in the Korea.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korean government (MSIT) (No. 2017R1D1A1B04032023).

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