Sheet erosion rates determined by using dendrogeomorphological analysis of exposed tree roots: Two examples from Central Spain

Climate conditions in Senda Schmidt and the accuracy of dating Scots pine indicate that the evaluation on P. sylvestris roots is fairly reliable, which is not the case for oak roots. Although this paper is based on the application of an existing method, its novelty lies in being the first attempt in Spain to estimate 'accelerated' sheet erosion rates (due to recreational activities and overgrazing) using dendrogeomorphological techniques, supplemented by anatomical indicators for P. sylvestris.