The Gran Abuelo tree, discovered by Jonathan Barichivich's grandfather, is a 5,400-year-old Alerce that holds crucial climate data. Barichivich and a team, including his mother, delve into the tree's rings to uncover climate patterns that date back thousands of years. This research is essential for understanding climate change and the health of ecosystems. The Alerce trees, deemed climate-sensitive, act as living record-keepers, with their growth rings offering invaluable information on historical weather trends, assisting scientists in reconstructing climatic data over millennia.
"The memories of my childhood are the fuel for my scientific passion," Barichivich recalls, emphasizing the lasting impact of his early experiences with nature on his career.
"They are like encyclopedias," said Rocio Urrutia, reflecting on the importance of Alerce trees in reconstructing climate patterns and the invaluable data they provide.
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