Tree Cross Section

[Nick Gibbs]

I've had a request from Karl Byrne from the At-Bristol Science Centre for a cross section of a tree to show the rings and to use as an activity for the Easter Holidays. If anyone can help could they email [email protected]. The centre is really impressive, and deserves every bit of help we can offer.

Thanks

Nick

 

[jimi43]

Hi Nick

Is this cross section of 3000 year old bog oak any good....

The interesting thing is not only are the annular rings very high in contrast...you can see from 3 Millennia ago...the summers that were hot and long and the winters that restricted growth for many years....

I marvel at it every time I see it.

Will email it to Karl

Jim

 

[Nick Gibbs]

Thanks. The prospect of being able to look back in time like that is I'm sure exactly what Karl is after.