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Bernhard Denneler 1963–2007Author(s): Yves BergeronSource: Tree-Ring Research, 63(1):65-65. 2007.Published By: Tree-Ring SocietyDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3959/1536-1098-63.1.65URL: http://www.bioone.org/doi/full/10.3959/1536-1098-63.1.65

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Copyright � 2007 by the Tree-Ring Society 65

TREE-RING RESEARCH, Vol. 63(1), 2007, p. 65

IN MEMORIAM

BERNHARD DENNELER1963–2007

Dendrochronology researcher Bernhard Dennelerdied prematurely this past January 13th at the age of43 as a result of cancer. Bernhard was a citizen ofthe world who allowed the Universite du Quebec enAbitibi-Temiscamingue (UQAT) to establish linkswith a number of foreign students and researchersinterested in dendrochronology. ‘‘Bon vivant’’ andnight owl, he was known to not always live up tothe legendary punctuality of his Swiss origins. None-theless, he was always there, even at the crack ofdawn, when work (students) demanded it. In his sci-ence, Bernhard had no tolerance for approxima-tion—to the point of questioning (often rightfully so)the conclusions of seasoned researchers.

[photo credit: Arvin Beekharry]

He leaves behind an immense void that will beimpossible to fill. However, he will have passed ona precious inheritance: the dendrochronology labo-ratory at the Lac Duparquet Research and TeachingForest Station that we are continuing to develop. Inorder to pay homage to Bernhard, UQAT unveileda commemorative plaque at the laboratory which hedesigned and of which he was the first Director.

Originally from Switzerland where he studied ineconomics and geography, Bernhard Dennelercame to Canada to undertake his doctoral studiesin environmental sciences at UQAM. His doctor-

ate focused on the influence of lake water levelson forests bordering Lakes Duparquet and Abitibi.In 2001, upon completion of his Ph.D., he joinedthe forestry research team at UQAT. A passionateresearcher in dendrochronology, he continued hiswork on the influence of climate change on theforests of Abitibi-Temiscamingue.

[photo credit: Yves Bergeron]

The Foundation of UQAT has created a fund inhis name that will permit foreign students to un-dertake research internships in dendrochronologyat the Lac Duparquet Forest Research Station. Peo-ple wishing to contribute to the fund are asked tocontact Foundation Director, Mr. Pierre Lafon-taine, at 819-762-0971 ext. 2272 or by e-mail atpierre.lafontaine@uqat.ca.

—Contributed by Yves Bergeron