We announce the 3rd South American Dendrochronological Fieldweek that will be held in Pro-Mata, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, between 8th-14th January 2005. Through the Dendrochronological Fieldweek we aim to familiarize participants with dendrochronological techniques related to sample collection and preparation, tree-ring measurement, data interpretation and manipulation. Internationally- experienced dendrochronologists will guide groups of students carrying out a variety of projects involving field and laboratory work, discussion and presentation of research findings. We hope all participants will enjoy and profit by experiencing the application of these valuable techniques of environment research and take advantage of the opportunity to develop personal contacts that could lead to significant future collaborative research. This course is under the auspices of, between other institutions, the Inter American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), through the Research Programs IAI- CRN03 and IAI- 03SGP211-223.

For more details related to costs and deadline registration consult the web page www.cricyt.edu.ar or directly to the coordinator:

Dr. Fidel A. Roig

Laboratorio de Dendrocronología, IANIGLA-CRICYT

CC 330 (5500) Mendoza, Argentina

phon: +54-261-4287029 ext. 15

fax: +54-261-4285940

e-mail: froig@lab.cricyt.edu.ar

web address: http://www.cricyt.edu.ar

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