Reading Trees
Where do trees come from, how old are they when they are alive, when did they die when all we are left with are their remains: The dendrochronologist 's job is to answer all these questions, and with great precision too! Fabien Langenegger is a wood and time sleuth. His specialty? Underwater diving, as wood is best preserved for a very long time in submerged environments. The lake villages that disappeared more than 3000 years ago have no more secrets for him. And for new discoveries, he even tries his hand at airship flight. Portrait of a wood archaeologist.
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