Our research focuses on dendroecological studies, i.e., we use tree rings to study forest dynamics such as regeneration, growth and mortality processes, and we investigate the effects of climate and natural disturbances on trees, forests and landscapes. Our goal is to improve the understanding of ecological processes, particularly in mountain forests, and to use tree rings to develop, improve and validate empirical and process-based models of trees and forest ecosystems.

The laboratory is equipped with 2 LINTAB tree-ring measuring systems, 4 Leica stereomicroscopes and cold light sources, 1 Leica digital camera, computers with TSAP-Win software, Suunto increment borers, and 1 Hegner belt sander in a separate sanding room.