Specifics of tree growth in Lithuania and its dependence on various factors

Abstract

Due to a great diversity of tree stand conditions and climate in Lithuania, the response of tree growth to environmental changes differs considerably across the country. It causes difficulties in compiling long-term series of tree rings based on tree-ring records from sub fossil and archaeological wood through cross-matching of modern woods. It was found that changes in long-term radial growth and the recurrence of biennial growth rhythm are the basic features, which distinguish tree stand conditions in Lithuania.