Facilities

The tree ring lab includes the following sample preparation and measuring equipment and software:

Sample preparation

Band saw
Table sander
Table router
Hand belt sander
Palm sander
Chop saw
Table saw

Measuring and analyses

Windendro system
Regular scanner
Large flat-bed scanner
2 Velmex systems + trinocular stereoscope with boom stand
Measure J2X subscription
Binocular stereoscopes
Core press
Winseedle and scanner
Winrhizo and scanner

Project Initiation

Before using any of the lab facilities, a “Project Initiation” form must be completed and placed in the Project binder in the lab. The form ensures that the lab use policy has been read, and that appropriate certifications have been obtained (e.g. for use of the table and band saws) before a project begins. It also provides lab coordinators with a record of who is using the lab, and contact information. Questions or concerns can be directed to the following lab coordinators:

Dr. Kathy Lewis
kathy.lewis@unbc.ca
250-960-6659

Doug Thompson
doug.thompson@unbc.ca
250-961-2148