"Advancements in Dendrochronology: Interdisciplinary Research from the American Association of Geographers"

Call for Papers – "Advancements in Dendrochronology: Interdisciplinary Research from the American Association of Geographers"

Journal: Dendrochronologia
Publisher: Elsevier
Submission Period: 30 Oct 2026

CONFERENCE PAPERS ONLY The Annual Meeting of the American Association of Geographers

Overview

This VSI captures cutting-edge dendrochronology research presented at the 2026 AAG Annual Meeting ("Dendro Day"). It showcases the field's expansion into interdisciplinary frontiers: eco-human-climate interactions, critical dendrochronology, novel proxies, and quantitative wood anatomy—highlighting AAG's role as a premier venue for tree-ring scientists, especially students/early-career researchers.

Key Research Themes

• Methodological Frontiers: Dendrochemistry innovations, quantitative wood anatomy (QWA).

• Climate Reconstructions: Multi-proxy records, novel North American climate chronologies.

• Human-Environment Nexus: Land management, climate variability, ecosystem resilience.

• Novel Data Sources: Underutilized species, new site chronologies, archaeological/archival integration.

• Record-Breaking Discoveries: Longest extant tree-ring records in eastern North America.

Submission Details

• Submission opens: 01 May 2026

• Submission deadline: 30 October 2026

• Eligibility: AAG 2026 conference papers only

• Special Instructions: Select "VSI: AAG annual meeting 2026_conference only" article type. Follow Guide for Authors.

Guest Editor

• Dr. Maegen Rochner, University of Louisville (maegen.rochner@louisville.edu)

Why This Issue Matters

Dendro Day at AAG has transformed the conference into tree-ring science's global hub. This VSI formalizes this momentum, publishing interdisciplinary breakthroughs from emerging leaders in dendrochronology.

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