The use of multiple data from tree-rings, including isotopic ratios and xylogenesis monitoring, can enhance our interpretations on tree functioning and on tree-environment relations. Here, we explored whether understanding of carbon deposition to tree-rings could be improved using: (1) monitoring of wood cell formation during the growing season, (2) intra-annual data of d13C in tree-ring cellulose and (3) ecophysiological modelling. We collected wood micro-cores to monitor wood cell format...

In their book chapter in 2011 Gagen et al. (2011) highlighted the need for stable isotope dendroclimatology to move beyond studies that simply demonstrate ‘potential’. This symposium, more than a decade since this publication, will focus on dendrogeochemical studies that demonstrate that the field has moved beyond studies focused on ‘potential’. In particular, this session will strive to identify compelling new insights into unique aspect...