Chemnitz fossil forest represents a wet spot in a semi-arid to semi-humid climate.
Different lines of evidence from the palaeosol indicate strong seasonality.
Geochemical data provides MAP of 800–1100 mm/a, but a low amount of weathering.
Palaeosol witnessed different root adaptations of the hygrophilous plant community.
Multi-aged woody arboreal plants show different kinds of tree rings.