Wood Anatomy of Extreme Events

3 credits

This course will investigate, through literature review and lab work, the signature of extreme events (e.g. intense precipitation, high temperatures, low temperatures/freezing) in the anatomy of montane and boreal coniferous tree species. Comprehensive review and techniques papers will be produced. The lab work will focus on two species: Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas fir) and Pinus flexilis (Limber pine).