A Tree Ring Analysis comparing Tree Rings at Two Elevations to Precipitation and Temperature to find the Dominant Limiting Factor, at Snowbird Utah

Authors

Brian Latta, Brigham Young University
Dr. Matthew F. Bekker, Brigham Young University

Keywords

tree ring, precipitation, temperature, dominant limiting factor, Snowbird, Utah

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Geography

Abstract

The objective of this case study is to determine which limiting factor is most dominant in controlling tree growth at Snowbird, Utah. Trees typically respond and grow to a variety of factors. Some of these factors are precipitation, temperature, competition, soil moisture, soil depth, and disturbances. The two most dominant factors found in previous studies are temperature and precipitation. This case study found that neither of these factors is the most dominant limiting factor for tree growth.

Recommended Citation

Latta, Brian and Bekker, Dr. Matthew F. (2013) "A Tree Ring Analysis comparing Tree Rings at Two Elevations to Precipitation and Temperature to find the Dominant Limiting Factor, at Snowbird Utah," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 255.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/255