Table 1. Description of study sites and sample trees (Pinus densiflora)

Region National park Latitude / longitude Number of trees (cores) Highest altitude (m a.s.l.) Range of sampling altitude (m a.s.l.)
Seoul Bukhan 37°39'N/126°58'E 20 (40) 836 318-720
Gangwon Seorak 38°07'N/128°28'E 20 (40) 1,708 383-840
Odae 37°48'N/128°41'E 11 (22) 1,577 298-520
Chung cheong Worak 36°59'N/128°15'E 20 (40) 1,161 351-940
Songni 36°33'N/127°51'E 20 (40) 1,057 348-890
Gyeryong 36°20'N/127°11'E 13 (26) 847 627-732
Gyeongsang Juwang 36°24'N/129°11'E 20 (40) 923 305-884
Sobaek 36°57'N/128°29'E 20 (40) 1,439 548–1,274
Gaya 35°48'N/128°06'E 20 (40) 1,433 388-988
Jeolla Jiri 35°16'N/127°33'E 19 (38) 1,915 310–1,024
Byeonsan 35°36'N/126°35'E 12 (24) 508 30-413
Mudeung 35°09'N/126°59'E 18 (36) 1,187 138-629
Deogyu 35°50'N/127°44'E 20 (40) 1,614 418-989