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Posted on January 22, 2024 by The Art of Ecology

Interpreting Tree Rings

We know that in looking at a tree slice, we can count the rings to tell the age, but did you know that we can learn a LOT more than …

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Category: Backyard Habitats Tags: nature, Plants, The Art of Ecology, tree cookie, tree rings, trees

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