Anthracology, dendrology & dendrochronology

Managers :  M. Saulnier, S. Buscaino & S. Morvan - salle 103 (MDR2)

The 27 m2 platform is dedicated to anthracological, dendrological, dendro-chronological and xylological analyses. Divided into several areas, it comprises 6 workstations (microscopes, stereo-microscopes, dendrological measuring bench, microtome), some of which are equipped for imaging. The sieving station required for anthracological sample preparation is isolated from this platform and located in the immediate vicinity, in the sedimentology room.

The plateau is home to an anthracological and xylological reference collection of over a hundred Pyrenean and Mediterranean woody species.

Equipments :

  • Rintech dendrological measuring bench
  • Microtome
  • Stereomicroscope (x3)
  • Microscopes DM4 Leica (x2)
  • Computer workstations & image acquisition
  • Collection : anthracotheque & dendrotheque