Jim Parks, University of Arizona (IMAGE) University of Arizona Caption Jim Parks of the University of Arizona's Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research takes a core from a dead remnant log of a bristlecone pine on Sheep Mountain in the White Mountains of California. Credit Copyright 2002 Malcolm K. Hughes. Usage Restrictions The photo "Taking tree-ring core" by Malcolm K. Hughes may only be used to illustrate a story about the research described in the accompanying news release, "Ancient High-Altitude Trees Grow Faster as Temperatures Rise." The credit must appear with the photo. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.