Research Branch Staff Publications - Rob Brockley

• Berch, S.M. and R.P. Brockley. Effects of repeated fertilization on fine roots, mycorrhizae, and soil mesofauna in young lodgepole pine and spruce forests in central British Columbia. B.C. Min. For. Range, Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 84.
• Brockley, R.P. 2008. Can thinning and fertilizing young lodgepole pine mitigate future timber supply challenges? B.C. Min. For. Range, Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 82.
• Brockley, R.P. 2007. Assessing the effects of fertilization on understorey vegetation in young lodgepole pine and spruce forests in central British Columbia. B.C. Min. For. Range, Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 81.
• Brockley, R.P. 2007. Assessing the effects of Sitka alder on the growth and foliar nutrition of young lodgepole pine in central British Columbia (SBSdw3): 9-year results. B.C. Min. For. Range, Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 79.
• Brockley, R.P. 2007. Effects of 12 years of repeated fertilization on the foliar nutrition and growth of young lodgepole pine in the central interior of British Columbia. Can. J. For. Res. 37: 2115-2129.
• Lindgren, P.M.F., T.P. Sullivan, D.S. Sullivan, R.P. Brockley, and R. Winter. 2007. Growth response of young lodgepole pine to thinning and repeated fertilization treatments: 10-year results. Forestry 80: 587-611.
• Berch, S.M., R.P. Brockley, J. Battigelli, S. Hagerman, and B. Holl. 2006. Impacts of repeated fertilization on components of the soil biota under a young lodgepole pine stand in the interior of British Columbia. Can. J. For. Res. 36: 1415-1426.
• Brockley, R. 2006. Comparing the Effects of Urea and Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizers on the Growth and Foliar Nutrition of Lodgepole Pine: 6-year Results. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Ext. Note. 78.
• Brockley, R.P. 2006. Effects of fertilization on the growth and foliar nutrition of immature Douglas-fir in the Interior Cedar-Hemlock zone of British Columbia: six-year results. B.C. Min. For. Range, Victoria, B.C. Res. Rep. 27.
• Sanborn, P.T., J. Prietzel, and R.P. Brockley. 2005. Soil and lodgepole pine foliar responses to two fertilizer sulphur forms in the Sub-Boreal Spruce zone, central interior British Columbia. Can. J. For. Res. 35:2316-2322.
• vanAkker, L., R. Brockley, and R. Alfaro. 2005. Interactions between fertilization and white pine weevil (Pissodes strobi) attack in young interior spruce plantations. B.C. Min. For. Range, Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 75.
• Brockley, R.P. 2005. Effects of post-thinning density and repeated fertilization on the growth and development of young lodgepole pine. Can. J. For. Res. 35: 1952-1964.
• Sanborn, P., R. Brockley, B. Mayer, M. Yan, and J. Prietzel. 2005. Sulphur fertilization of lodgepole pine: a stable isotope tracer study (E.P. 886.15): establishment report. B.C. Min. For. Res. Br., Victoria. B.C. Tech. Rep. 020.
• Sanborn, P. and R. Brockley. 2005. Sulphur deficiencies in lodgepole pine: occurrence, diagnosis, and treatment. B.C. Min. For. Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 71.
• Amponsah, I.G., P.G. Comeau, R.P. Brockley, and V.J. Lieffers. 2005. Effects of repeated fertilization on needle longevity, foliar nutrition, effective leaf area index, and growth characteristics of lodgepole pine in interior British Columbia, Canada. Can. J. For. Res. 35:440-451.
• Brockley, R.P. and D.G. Simpson. 2004. Effects of intensive fertilization on the foliar nutrition and growth of young lodgepole pine and spruce forests in the interior of British Columbia (EP 886.13): establishment and progress report. B.C. Min. For. Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Tech. Rep. 018.
• Amponsah, I.G., V.J. Lieffers, P.G. Comeau, and R.P. Brockley. 2004. Growth response and sapwood hydraulic properties of young lodgepole pine following repeated fertilization. Tree Physiol. 24: 1099-1108.
• vanAkker, L., R. Alfaro, and R. Brockley. 2004. Effects of fertilization on resin canal defenses and incidence of Pissodes strobi attack in interior spruce. Can. J. For. Res. 34: 855-862.
• Brockley, R.P. and P. Sanborn. 2004. Managing the sulphur nutrition of lodgepole pine. Forest Research Extension Partnership (FORREX), Kamloops. LINK 5(4): 6.
• Amponsah, I.G., V.J. Lieffers, P.G. Comeau and R.P. Brockley. 2004. Repeated fertilization of lodgepole pine produced shorter, stouter trees with large lower branches and poorly formed upper crowns. University of Alberta, Centre for Enhanced Forest Management. EFM Research Note 01/2004.
• Brockley, R.P. 2004. Effects of different sources and rates of sulphur on the growth and foliar nutrition of nitrogen-fertilized lodgepole pine. Can. J. For. Res. 34: 728-743.
• Brockley, R.P. and P. Sanborn. 2003. Effects of Sitka alder on the growth and foliar nutrition of young lodgepole pine in the central interior of British Columbia. Can. J. For. Res. 33: 1761-1771.
• Brockley, R.P. 2003. Effects of nitrogen and boron fertilization on foliar boron nutrition and growth in two different lodgepole pine ecosystems. Can. J. For. Res. 33: 988-996.
• Sanborn, P., C. Preston, and R. Brockley. 2002. N2-fixation by Sitka alder in a young lodgepole pine stand in central interior British Columbia, Canada. For. Ecol. Manage. 167: 223-231.
• Kishchuk, B.E. and R.P. Brockley. 2002. Sulfur availability on lodgepole pine sites in British Columbia. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 66: 1325-1333.
• Brockley, R.P. 2002. Scientists develop "expert" system for diagnosing the foliar nutrient status of lodgepole pine. Southern Interior Forest Extension & Research Partnership, Kamloops. LINK 3(3):18.
• Kishchuk, B.E., G.F. Weetman, R.P. Brockley and C.E. Prescott. 2002. Fourteen-year growth response of young lodgepole pine to repeated fertilization. Can. J. For. Res. 32:153-160.
• Thomson, A., R. Brockley, and J. Saini. 2001. Lodgepole pine foliar nutrient diagnosis and fertilizer advisory system. Online. Canadian Forestry Service, Pacific Forestry Centre, Victoria. Available: http://www.pfc.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/silviculture/lodgepole.
• Sanborn, P. R. Brockley, and C. Preston. 2001. Effects of Sitka alder retention and removal on the growth of young lodgepole pine in the central interior of British Columbia (EP 1185): Establishment report. B.C. Min. of For. Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Work. Pap. 60.
• Brockley, R.P. 2001. Foliar analysis as a planning tool for operational fertilization. In C. Bamsey (ed.). Enhanced Forest Management: Fertilization and Economics Conference, March 1-2, 2001, Edmonton, AB. pp. 63-68.
• Brockley, R.P. 2001. Fertilization of lodgepole pine in western Canada. In C. Bamsey (ed.). Enhanced Forest Management: Fertilization and Economics Conference, March 1-2, 2001, Edmonton, AB. pp. 44-55.
• Curran, M., S. Berch, C. Bulmer, G. Hope, M. Kranabetter, P. Sanborn, R. Brockley, and D. Spittlehouse. 2001. Strategic Plan for Forest Soils Research and Extension in British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, BC. Work. Pap. 32.
• Brockley, R.P. 2001. Foliar sampling guidelines and nutrient interpretative criteria for lodgepole pine. B.C. Min. For. Res. Br., Victoria. Exten. Note 52.
• Brockley, R.P. 2000. Using foliar variables to predict the response of lodgepole pine to nitrogen and sulphur fertilization. Can. J. For. Res. 30:1389-1399.
• Brockley, R.P. 2000. Using foliar nutrient levels to predict lodgepole pine fertilization response. B.C. Min. For. Res. Br., Victoria. Exten. Note 44.
• Mitchell, K.J., M. Stone, S.E. Grout, K.R. Polsson, M. Di Lucca, G.D. Nigh, J.W. Goudie, J.N. Stone, A.F. Nussbaum, A. Yanchuk, S. Stearns-Smith, R. Brockley 2000. TIPSY version 3.0. Online. Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria B.C. Available: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hre/gymodels/tipsy/. July 2000.
• Brockley, R.P. 1999. Intensive fertilization to increase productivity of interior forests. Association of B.C. Professional Foresters. Forum 6:18-19.
• Sanborn, P., R. Brockley, and C. Preston. 1997. Ecological roles of Sitka alder in a young lodgepole pine stand. B.C. Min. of For., Prince George. Forest Research Note PG-10.
• Brockley, R.P. 1996. Lodgepole pine nutrition and fertilization, summary of research results. B.C. Min. For., Victoria. FRDA Rep. 266.
• Brockley, R.P. 1996. Christmas trees and foliar nutrient analysis. Proc. 38th Annual Growers' Short Course and Trade show, Feb. 7-9, 1996, Abbotsford, B.C. B.C. Min. Agric., Fisheries and Food.
• Brockley, R.P. 1996. Lodgepole pine nutrition and fertilization. In Stand Management Prescriptions for Lodgepole pine: Proc. Northern Silviculture Committee 1996 Winter Workshop, March 5-7, 1996, Prince George, B.C.
• Brockley, R.P. 1995. Effects of nitrogen source and season of application on the nutrition and growth of lodgepole pine. Can. J. For. Res. 25:516-526.
• Brockley, R.P. and F.J. Sheran. 1994. Foliar nutrient status and fascicle weight of lodgepole pine after nitrogen and sulphur fertilization in the interior of British Columbia. Can. J. For. Res. 24:792-803.
• Swift, K. and R.P. Brockley. 1994. Evaluation the nutrient status and fertilization response of planted spruce in the interior of British Columbia. Can. J. For. Res. 24:594-602.
• Brockley, R.P., R.L. Trowbridge, T.M. Ballard, and A.M. Macadam. 1992. Nutrient management in interior forest types. pp. 43-64. In Proc. Forest Fertilization: Sustaining and Improving Nutrition and Growth of Western Forests, Seattle, Wash., H.N. Chappell, G.F. Weetman, and R.E. Miller (editors). Institute of For. Resources Contrib. 73, College of For. Resources, Univ. Wash., Seattle, Wash.
• Mika, P.G., J.A. Moore, R.P. Brockley, and R.F. Powers. 1992. Fertilization response by interior forests: when, where, and how much. pp. 127-142. In Proc. Forest fertilization: Sustaining and improving nutrition and growth of western forests, Seattle, Wash., H.N. Chappell, G.F. Weetman, and R.E. Miller (editors). Institute of For. Resources Contrib. 73, College of For. Resour, Univ. Wash., Seattle, Wash.
• Brockley, R.P. 1992. Effects of fertilization on the nutrition and growth of a slow growing Engelmann spruce plantation in south central British Columbia. Can. J. For. Res. 22:1617-1622.
• Brockley, R.P. 1991. Forest fertilization research in the interior of British Columbia: status and plans. pp. 236-251. In Proceedings of a Forest Fertilization Workshop: Improving forest fertilization decision-making in British Columbia, March 1988, Vancouver, B.C. J.D. Lousier, H. Brix, R. Brockley, R. Carter, and V.G. Marshall (editors). B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C.
• Brockley, R.P. 1991. Response of thinned, immature lodgepole pine to nitrogen fertilization: six-year growth response. For. Can. and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. FRDA Report 184.
• Brockley, R.P. and K. Swift. 1990. Interior spruce, Douglas-fir, and western larch fertilizer screening trials in the British Columbia interior. FRDA Res. Memo 129, Victoria, B.C.
• Brockley, R.P. 1990. Response of thinned, immature lodgepole pine to nitrogen and boron fertilization. Can. J. For. Res. 20(579-585).
• Carter, R.E. and R.P. Brockley. 1990. Boron deficiencies in British Columbia: diagnosis and treatment evaluation. For. Ecol. Manage. 37:83-94.
• Brockley, R.P. 1989. The response of young lodgepole pine to spring and fall applications of urea and ammonium nitrate fertilizer. For. Can and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. FRDA Res. Memo 120.
• Brockley, R.P. 1989. Response of thinned, immature lodgepole pine to nitrogen fertilization: three-year growth response. For. Can and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. FRDA Report 036.
• Brockley, R.P. 1988. The effects of fertilization on the early growth of planted seedlings: a problem analysis. For. Can. and B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. FRDA Report 011.
• Brockley, R.P. and T.P. Sullivan. 1988. Relationship of feeding damage by red squirrels to cultural treatments in young stands of lodgepole pine. pp 322-329. In Proc. Future Forests of the Mountain West: a Stand Culture Symposium, Sept. 29 - Oct. 3, 1986, Missoula, Mont. W.C. Schmidt (editor). USDA For. Serv., Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-243, Ogden, Utah.
• Brockley, R.P. and E. Elmes. 1987. Barking damage by red squirrels in juvenile-spaced lodgepole pine stands in south-central British Columbia. For. Chron. 63:28-31.
• Brockley, R.P. 1986. Ministry of Forests fertilization research in the B.C. interior. pp. 77-101. In Proc. Interior Forest Fertilization Workshop, Feb. 4-5, 1986, Kamloops, B.C., R.P. Brockley (editor).
• Brockley, R.P. and E. Elmes. 1985. Barking damage by red squirrels in juvenile-spaced lodgepole pine stands in the Kamloops Forest Region. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Res. Rep. RR85003-HQ.
• Brockley, R.P. and D. Yole. 1985. Growth response of lodgepole pine to operational fertilizer application near Burns Lake, B.C. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br. Victoria, B.C. Res. Rep. RR85005-HQ.

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