Publications – Rob Brockley

Last updated on January 30, 2024

This researcher no longer works for the B.C. Government. 

Publications

Research papers listed in order of publication date.

2011 to 2015:

2011:

  • Sanborn, P.T., R.P. Brockley, and B. Mayer. 2011. Stable isotope tracing of fertilizer sulphur uptake by lodgepole pine: foliar responses. Can. J. For. Res. 41(3):493-500.

2006 to 2010:

2010:

2009:

2008:

2007:

2006:

2000 to 2005:

2005:

2004:

2003:

  • 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(6):988-996.
  • 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(9):1761-1771.

2002:

2001:

  • Brockley, R.P. 2001. Fertilization of lodgepole pine in western Canada. In: Bamsey, C. (ed.). Enhanced Forest Management: Fertilization and Economics Conference, March 1-2, 2001, Edmonton, AB. Pp. 44-55.
  • Brockley, R.P. 2001. Foliar analysis as a planning tool for operational fertilization. In: Bamsey, C. (ed.). Enhanced Forest Management: Fertilization and Economics Conference, March 1-2, 2001, Edmonton, AB. Pp. 63-68.
  • Brockley, R.P. 2001. Foliar sampling guidelines and nutrient interpretative criteria for lodgepole pine. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 52.
  • Brockley, R.P. 2001. Scientists develop "expert" system for diagnosing the foliar nutrient status of lodgepole pine. Southern Interior Forest Extension and Research Partnership (SIFERP), Kamloops, B.C. LINK 3(3):18.
  • Sanborn, P., R.P. Brockley, and C.M. 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. For., Victoria, B.C. Work. Pap. 60. 54 p.
  • Thomson, A., R.P. Brockley, and J. Saini. 2001. Lodgepole pine foliar nutrient diagnosis and fertilizer advisory system. Online. Canadian Forestry Service, Pacific Forestry Centre, Victoria.

2000:

  • Brockley, R.P. 2000. Using foliar nutrient levels to predict lodgepole pine fertilization response. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 44.
  • Brockley, R.P. 2000. Using foliar variables to predict the response of lodgepole pine to nitrogen and sulphur fertilization. Can. J. For. Res. 30(9):1389-1399.
  • Curran, M.P., S.M. Berch, C.E. Bulmer, G.D. Hope, J.M. Kranabetter, P. Sanborn, R.P. Brockley, and D.L. Spittlehouse. 2000. Strategic plan for forest and range soils research and extension in British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. Work Pap. 32.
  • Mitchell, K.J., M. Stone, S.E. Grout, K.R. Polsson, C.M. Di Lucca, G.D. Nigh, J.W. Goudie, J.N. Stone, A.F. Nussbaum, A.D. Yanchuk, S.C. Stearns-Smith, and R.P. Brockley. 2000. TIPSY version 3.0. Online. Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria B.C. July 2000.

1999 and earlier:

1999:

  • Brockley, R.P. 1999. Intensive fertilization to increase productivity of interior forests. ABCPF Forum 6:18-19.

1997:

  • Sanborn, P., R. Brockley, and C. Preston. 1997. Ecological roles of Sitka alder in a young lodgepole pine stand. B.C. Min. For., Prince George. Forest Research Note PG-10.

1996:

  • Brockley, R.P. 1996. Christmas trees and foliar nutrient analysis. In: Proc. 38th Annual Growers' Short Course and Trade Show, Feb. 7-9, 1996, Abbotsford, B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. pp. 153-155.
  • 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. (FRDA Report - E.P. 886 GY 05).
  • Brockley, R.P. 1996. Lodgepole Pine Nutrition and Fertilization: A Summary of B.C. Ministry of Forests Research Results. Res. Br., B.C. Min. For. and For. Can., Victoria, B.C. FRDA Rep. 266, November 1996.

1995:

  • 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(3):516-526.

1994:

  • 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(4):792-803.
  • Swift, K.I. and R.P. Brockley. 1994. Evaluating the nutrient status and fertilization response potential of planted spruce in the interior of British Columbia. Can. J. For. Res. 24(3):594-602.

1992:

  • 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(11):1617-1622.
  • Brockley, R.P. 1992. Response of Thinned, Immature Lodgepole Pine to Nitrogen Fertilization: 6-Year Growth Response. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 202.
  • Brockley, R.P., R.L. Trowbridge, T.M. Ballard, and A.M. Macadam. 1992. Nutrient management in interior forest types. 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. W. pp. 43-64.
  • Mika, P.G., J.A. Moore, R.P. Brockley, and R.F. Powers. 1992. Fertilization response by interior forests: when, where, and how much?. 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. Wa. pp. 127-142.

1991:

1990:

  • Brockley, R.P. 1990. Response of thinned, immature lodgepole pine to nitrogen and boron fertilization. Can. J. For. Res. 20(5):579-585.
  • Brockley, R.P. and K. Swift. 1990. Interior Spruce, Douglas-fir, and Western Larch Fertilizer Screening Trials in the British Columbia Interior. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 129.
  • Carter, R.E. and R.P. Brockley. 1990. Boron deficiencies in British Columbia: diagnosis and treatment evaluation. For. Ecol. Manage. 37(1-3):83-94.

1989:

1988:

  • Brockley, R.P. and T.P. Sullivan. 1988. Relationship of feeding damage by red squirrels to cultural treatments in young stands of lodgepole pine. 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. pp 322-329.
  • Brockley, R.P. 1988. The Effects of Fertilization on the Early Growth of Planted Seedlings: A Problem Analysis. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can., Victoria, B.C. FRDA Rep. 011. 16p.

1987:

1986:

1985: