Sanding our tree cores to count the number of rings on these maples and cherries. While it may not look like much in these photos, many more rings could be seen under the microscope! #ees152
Why do trees have rings? It is caused by the different season. It is very difficult to measure the rings of trees in the tropics because there is constant rain fall. #ees152
Not even the snow could stop us from coring trees! Our group had the Black Cherries, most of which had small DBHs which made them difficult to core. #ees152
A beautiful day at Island Beach State Park recording beach vegetation cover and taking cores from the salt marsh. Fun fact- beach grass grows taller when you throw sand at it! #ees152
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