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dendroecology dendroecology[‚den·drō·ē′käl·ə·jē] (archeology) The science of analyzing changes in ecological processes over time using tree-ring information. (ecology) The use of tree rings to study changes in ecological processes over time such as defoliation by insect outbreaks; the effects of air, water, and soil pollution on tree growth and forest health; the age, maturity, and successional status of forest stands; and the effects of human disturbances and management on forest vitality. |