| Sample
Form
Below
you'll find an example of a form that can be used when you're collecting
tree-ring samples in the field. This form can be used whether you're
collecting increment cores or cross sections. Try to fill in as much
information about the sample as possible - this will come in handy when
you're trying to date the sample back in laboratory.
When
collecting samples, each is identified in three ways: (1) the site code -
a short three-letter abbreviation for your site, (2) the tree number -
usually three digits, and (3) the core letter. For example, GRC004B would
represent core "B" from tree number "4" taken at site
"GRC."
This
form can be imported into your favorite word processor and altered in any
way you wish to make your field work a little easier. You may wish to
format this for printing on two sheets of paper, which can then be copied
front and back. If you have any questions about the form, contact me and
I'll see if I can help.
TREE-RING SAMPLE FORM
SITE NAME _______________________________________________________
Site Code _________
Sample Identification ____________________________________________ Date
______________
Collectors
___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
SITE INFORMATION:
Microsite Description
________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Slope __________ Aspect __________ Dry ________ Intermediate
_________ Moist ________
Evidence of Land Use
_________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
TREE INFORMATION:
Species ___________________________________________________________
Living __________
Diameter __________________________ Height ________________________
Snag ____________
Lean Direction/Degree______________________________________________
Stump____________
Crown Density/Condition ___________________________________________
Log _____________
Label: Yes____ No____ Where?
_____________________________________ Remnant _________
Photo: Yes____ No____ Of what?
______________________________________________________
LOCATION:
Provide location of sample, giving details on local markers, topographic
position, and
location relative to previous sample:
________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
INFORMATION FOR CORES:
Number of Cores Taken __________ Height and Orientation of Each Core
_________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
INFORMATION FOR SECTIONS:
Scar Type: Fire____ Flood ____ Lightning ____Mechanical ____ Animal ____
Other _______
Degree of Decay: None__________ Light __________ Moderate
_________ Severe _________
Scars Visible Before Cutting ________________ Scars Visible After Cutting
____________
Number of Sections _____ Height of Each Section
______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Number of Pieces per Section
_________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Draw sample from which cores or sections
were taken, indicating north direction, slope
angle, location of cores or sections taken, and provide information on
location of
local markers (nearby roads, fences) and previous samples taken:
For cross sections, draw each section clearly, showing labels for each
piece, so that
the sections can be easily reassembled back in the laboratory:
If possible, attach a photograph of the sample, taken in the field, to
help in the
crossdating. |
