Studies were conducted in the fossil forest (comprising Taxodioxylon gypsaceum, which became extinct during the Pliocene, and had anatomical features similar to Sequoia sempervirens). The forest originated during a period when climatic conditions were warmer and more oceanic than at present.
Author(s)
Ambrosetti, P.; Basilici, G.; Ciangherotti, A. D.; Codipietro, G.; Corona, E.; Esu, D.; Girotti, O.; Monaco, A. lo; Meneghini, M.; Paganelli, A.; Romagnoli, M.
Citation
Quaternario, 1995, 8, 2, pp 465-508
A review of the history of dendrochronology and the construction of chronologies, and the applications of dendrochronology to historical and archaeological studies, art history, the study of musical instruments, dendroclimatology, forensic science and radiocarbon dating.
Publisher
Istituto Italiano di Dendrocronologia, Verona, Italy
Citation
Dendrocronologia: principi e applicazioni. Atti del seminario tenuto a Verona nei giorni 14 e 15 novembre 1984., 1986, pp 7-32
Forest history can be reconstructed not only through written documents, but also by analysing the evolution and diffusion of the arts, professions and crafts related to forests and through the reference to toponyms, cults, creeds, superstitious beliefs and religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)....
ISBN
2000 CABI Publishing (H ISBN 9780851994208)
Type
Conference paper; Book chapter
The author gives a short overview of the uses of dendrochronology, citing some research examples in Italy, and describing how local dendrochronological data (wood growth ring widths) can be incorporated into larger regional curves.
Citation
Dendronatura, 1996, 17, 1, pp 7-13
A brief account of the use of dendrochronology in forensic science and criminology, to identify the age or correct provenance of timber, or to illustrate anthropomorphic or pollution effects.
Citation
Italia Forestale e Montana, 1992, 47, 2, pp 90-95
Citation
Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 1992, No. 95, pp 113-128
A brief outline of the use of dendrological or dendrochronological research in the study of works of art, or wooden artefacts, such as sarcofagi, painted panels, picture frames, church altars, etc.
Citation
Italia Forestale e Montana, 1994, 49, 4, pp 401-412
[See FA 43, 6123, 6125; FPA 5, 2477] The bases of dendrochronology are described, followed by the presentation of studies on various string instruments held in Italian museums, some of which have already been noticed in FA and FPA.
Citation
Atti, Seminario per la Didattica del Restauro Liutario, 1981, pp 121-130
Citation
Dendrochronologia, 1983, No. 1, pp 21-35
Citation
Annali, Accademia Italiana di Scienze Forestali, 1980, 29, pp 263-286