Tree Rings and Ecology: The 7th International Conference on Dendrochronology

This special issue section consists of five papers (one invited review and four research articles) selected from the 7th International Conference on Dendrochronology held 11-17 June 2006 in Beijing, China. PAGES was a co-sponsor of the conference.

> Tree Rings and Ecology : The 7th International Conference on Dendrochronology [p. 129]
Zhang Q-B & Shao X

> An Overview of the Biology of Reaction Wood Formation [p. 131]
Du S & Yamamoto F

> Growth Rings of Roots in Perennial Forbs in Duolun Grassland, Inner Mongolia, China [p. 144]
Liu Y-B & Zhang Q-B

> Hydrological Response of Populus euphratica Olve. Radial Growth in Ejinaa Banner, Inner Mongolia [p. 150]
Liu P-X, Peng J-F & Chen F-

> Age Structure and Growth Pattern of an Endangered Species, Amentotaxus formosana Li [p. 157–167]
Lin C, Chan M-H, Chen F-S & Wang Y-N

> Spatial Distribution of Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreaks in Relation to Climate and Stand Characteristics: A Dendroecological Analysis [p. 168]
Campbell EM, Alfaro RI & Hawkes B