| Title | Reconstruction of Pacific salmon abundance from riparian tree-ring growth |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2007 |
| Authors | Drake, D. C., and R. J. Naiman |
| Secondary Title | Ecological Applications |
| Volume | 17 |
| Number | 5 |
| Pagination | 1523-1542 |
| Date Published | 2007 |
| ISBN Number | 1051-0761 |
| Call Number | OSU Libraries: Electronic Subscription |
| Keywords | ammonium, Chinook salmon = Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, Clearwater River, climate, Douglas-fir = Pseudotsuga menziesii, North Umpqua River, terrestrial vegetation |
| Notes | A fascinating approach to reconstructing salmon run history through tree rings. Decaying salmon carcasses have historically been important sources of nutrition for riparian trees. This study uses tree rings (compensating for climatic variations) to infer past salmon runs. "Long-term perspectives, such as those presented here, can allow a more objective analysis of fishery declines and a clearer understanding of natural baselines and cycles." (p.1540) |
| DOI | 10.1890/06-1200.1 |
| Label | 830 |
