Dendroarcheology: William Hawk’s Cabin and the Human History of Utah

Authors

J. Joseph Naylor, Brigham Young University
Dr. Matthew Bekker, Brigham Young University

Keywords

dendroarcheology, William Hawk's cabin, human history, Utah

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Geography

Abstract

Dendrochronology is the process by which tree rings are measured and compared with others to determine the age and growth rates of trees. It has a variety of emphasis that allow for the extensive use of tree rings in studying many different fields. Some of these include; dendroclimatology, the study of climate patterns, dendromorphology, the study of natural hazard events (earthquakes, avalanches, mass movements), and dendroarcheology, the study of old wooden structures to determine cutting dates and construction practices.

Recommended Citation

Naylor, J. Joseph and Bekker, Dr. Matthew (2013) "Dendroarcheology: William Hawk’s Cabin and the Human History of Utah," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 270.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/270