What type of scientists studies tree rings to determine the history of an area?

paleobotanist
micropaleontologist
dendrochronologist
paleontologist

dendrochronologist

The type of scientist that studies tree rings to determine the history of an area is called a dendrochronologist.

The type of scientist who studies tree rings to determine the history of an area is called a dendrochronologist. Dendrochronology is the scientific method of dating tree rings and using those dates to study past climate conditions and events.