Extraction of a tree core using an increment borer
By Fort Collins Science Center
October 2024 (approx.)
Detailed Description
A researcher demonstrates the extraction of a ponderosa pine tree core from an increment borer, the tool used to core trees. Tree coring allows scientists to learn about tree growth, age, and more without harming the tree. Photo by Carolina May (USGS)
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Public Domain.
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