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Roger L Sheley
Range and Meadow Forage Management Research
Ecologist

Phone: (541) 573-8938
Fax: (541) 573-3042

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Projects
Integrate Vegetative Bud-based Propagation and Seeds in Restoration of Rangeland Native Plant Communities
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 439559

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Herbivory can reduce perennial grass seedling survival, but temperature and cumulative precipitation are more important predictors in the first growing season Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Denton, E.M., Sheley, R.L. 2024. Herbivory can reduce perennial grass seedling survival, but temperature and cumulative precipitation are more important predictors in the first growing season. Restoration Ecology. Article e14320. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.14320.
Seasonal climate effects in sagebrush-steppe plant community production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Plant production forecasts across geographical and ecological sites in sagebrush-steppe plant communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Virtual reciprocal garden assessment of germination syndromes for Elymus elymoides ssp. brevifolius and Elymus multisetus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Richards, C.M., Sheley, R.L., Reeves, P.A., Jones, T.A., Walters, C.T., Schantz, M.C., Flerchinger, G.N. 2024. Virtual reciprocal garden assessment of germination syndromes for Elymus elymoides ssp. brevifolius and Elymus multisetus. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 96:1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2024.04.013.
Forecasts for rangeland management applications in the western United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schantz, M.C., Hardegree, S.P., Sheley, R.L., Abatzoglou, J., Hegewisch, K., Elias, E.H., James, J., Moffet, C. 2024. Forecasts for rangeland management applications in the western United States. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 94:207-214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2024.03.008.
Forecasting plant production across Great Basin rangelands - (Abstract Only)
Forecasting rangeland plant production by ecological sites; are they better than forecasts by geographical location - (Abstract Only)
Agricultural Research Service weed science research: past, present, and future Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Young, S.L., Anderson, J.V., Baerson, S.R., Bajsa Hirschel, J.N., Blumenthal, D.M., Boyd, C.S., Boyette, C.D., Brennan, E.B., Cantrell, C.L., Chao, W.S., Chee Sanford, J.C., Clements, D.D., Dray Jr, F.A., Duke, S.O., Porter, K.M., Fletcher, R.S., Fulcher, M.R., Gaskin, J., Grewell, B.J., Hamerlynck, E.P., Hoagland, R.E., Horvath, D.P., Law, E.P., Madsen, J., Martin, D.E., Mattox, C.M., Mirsky, S.B., Molin, W.T., Moran, P.J., Mueller, R.C., Nandula, V.K., Newingham, B.A., Pan, Z., Porensky, L.M., Pratt, P.D., Price, A.J., Rector, B.G., Reddy, K.N., Sheley, R.L., Smith, L., Smith, M., Snyder, K.A., Tancos, M.A., West, N.M., Wheeler, G.S., Williams, M., Wolf, J.E., Wonkka, C.L., Wright, A.A., Xi, J., Ziska, L.H. 2023. Agricultural Research Service weed science research: past, present, and future. Weed Science. 71(4):312-327. https://doi.org/10.1017/wsc.2023.31.
Evaluating multimodel ensemble seasonal climate forecasts on rangeland plant production in the California Annual Grassland Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schantz, M., Hardegree, S.P., James, J., Becchetti, T., Abatzoglou, J., Hegewisch, K., Sheley, R.L. 2023. Evaluating multimodel ensemble seasonal climate forecasts on rangeland plant production in the California Annual Grassland. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 88:135-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2023.02.013.
Invasive annual grasses show decrease in seed size but no change in growth or carbon economy following invasion Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Malmberg, C., Sheley, R.L., James, J. 2023. Invasive annual grasses show decrease in seed size but no change in growth or carbon economy following invasion. Biological Invasions. 25:1613-1625. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-023-02999-4.
Modeling weather effects on plant production in the California Annual Grassland Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schantz, M., Hardegree, S.P., James, J., Sheley, R.L., Becchetti, T. 2023. Modeling weather effects on plant production in the California Annual Grassland. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 87:177-184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2023.01.002.
Invasive annual grasses: re-envisioning approaches in a changing climate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Young, S.L., Archer, D.W., Blumenthal, D.M., Boyd, C.S., Clark, P., Clements, D.D., Davies, K.W., Derner, J.D., Gaskin, J.F., Hamerlynck, E.P., Hardegree, S.P., Jensen, K.B., Monaco, T.A., Newingham, B.A., Pierson Jr, F.B., Rector, B.G., Sheley, R.L., Toledo, D.N., Vermeire, L.T., Wonkka, C.L. 2023. Invasive annual grasses: re-envisioning approaches in a changing climate. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 78(2):95-103. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.2023.00074.
Elevation and aspect effects on soil microclimate and the germination timing of fall-planted seeds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Boehm, A.R., Glenn, N., Sheley, R.L., Reeves, P.A., Pastick, N., Hojjati, A., Boyte, S., Enterkine, J., Moffet, C., Flerchinger, G.N. 2022. Elevation and aspect effects on soil microclimate and the germination timing of fall-planted seeds. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 85:15-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2022.08.003.
Postplanting microclimate, germination, and emergence of perennial grasses in Wyoming big sagebrush steppe Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Sheley, R.L., James, J., Reeves, P.A., Flerchinger, G.N., Moffet, C. 2022. Postplanting microclimate, germination, and emergence of perennial grasses in Wyoming big sagebrush steppe. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 84:63-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2022.05.008.
Seedling defoliation may enhance survival of dominant wheatgrasses but not Poa secunda seeded for restoration in the sagebrush steppe of the Northern Great Basin Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Denton, E.M., Pyle, L.A., Sheley, R.L. 2021. Seedling defoliation may enhance survival of dominant wheatgrasses but not Poa secunda seeded for restoration in the sagebrush steppe of the Northern Great Basin. AoB Plants. 13:(4). Article plab047. https://doi.org/10.1093/aobpla/plab047.
Shrubs facilitate perennial bunchgrass recruitment in drylands under experimental precipitation change Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Swanson, E.K., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J. 2021. Shrubs facilitate perennial bunchgrass recruitment in drylands under experimental precipitation change. Journal of Arid Environments. 187:104432. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2020.104432.
Timing and duration of precipitation pulses and interpulses influence seedling recruitment in the Great Basin Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pyle, L.A., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J. 2021. Timing and duration of precipitation pulses and interpulses influence seedling recruitment in the Great Basin. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 75:112-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2020.12.004.
Germination syndromes and their relevance to rangeland seeding strategies in the intermountain western United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Sheley, R.L., James, J., Reeves, P.A., Richards, C.M., Walters, C.T., Boyd, C.S., Moffet, C., Flerchinger, G.N. 2020. Germination syndromes and their relevance to rangeland seeding strategies in the intermountain western United States. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 73(2):334-341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2019.11.004.
Do shrubs improve reproductive chances of neighbors across soil types in drought? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Swanson, E.K., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J. 2019. Do shrubs improve reproductive chances of neighbors across soil types in drought? Oecologia. 192:79-90. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-019-04559-x.
Increased soil temperature and decreased precipitation during early life stages constrain grass seedling recruitment in cold desert restoration Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
James, J.J., Sheley, R.L., Leger, E.A., Adler, P.B., Hardegree, S.P., Gornish, E.S., Rinella, M.J. 2019. Increased soil temperature and decreased precipitation during early life stages constrain grass seedling recruitment in cold desert restoration. Journal of Applied Ecology. 56(12):2609-2619. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.13508.
Editor's Choice: Fungal facilitation in rangelands: Do arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi mediate resilience and resistance in sagebrush steppe? Reprint Icon - (Other)
Sheley, R.L. 2019. Editor's Choice: Fungal facilitation in rangelands: Do arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi mediate resilience and resistance in sagebrush steppe?. Rangelands. 72(4):678-691. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2019.06.005.
Editor’s Choice: Influences of groundwater and climatic factors on grassland in Xiliao River Plain, Northern China Reprint Icon - (Other)
Sheley, R.L. 2019. Editor’s Choice for Rangeland Ecology and Management Influences of groundwater and climatic factors on grassland in Xiliao River Plain, Northern China. Rangelands. 72(3):155-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2019.04.002.
Propagule pressure and priority seeding effects on the demography of invasive annual and native perennial grass species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schantz, M.C., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J. 2019. Propagule pressure and priority seeding effects on the demography of invasive annual and native perennial grass species. Plant Ecology & Diversity. 12(2):139-150. https://doi.org/10.1080/17550874.2019.1613696.
On conflict and conflict of interest Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Karl, J.W., Sheley, R.L., Levi, E., Brown, J. 2019. On conflict and conflict of interest. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(3):572-573. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2019.03.008.
Editor's Choice: Canadian Prairie Rangeland and Seeded Forage Classification Using Multi-season Landsat 8 and Summer RADARSAT-2 Reprint Icon - (Other)
Sheley, R.L. 2019. Editor's Choice: Canadian Prairie Rangeland and Seeded Forage Classification Using Multi-season Landsat 8 and Summer RADARSAT-2. Rangelands. 41(1):73-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2018.12.005.
Weather tools for retrospective assessment of restoration outcomes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moffet, C., Hardegree, S.P., Abatzoglou, J.T., Hegewisch, K.C., Reuter, R., Sheley, R.L., Brunson, M.W., Flerchinger, G.N., Boehm, A.R. 2018. Weather tools for retrospective assessment of restoration outcomes. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(2):225-229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.10.011.
Restoring native perennial grasses in medusahead habitat: Role of tilling, fire, herbicides, and seeding rate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schantz, M., Hardegree, S., Sheley, R. 2018. Restoring native perennial grasses in medusahead habitat: Role of tilling, fire, herbicides, and seeding rate. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(2):249-259. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.10.012.
Iterative-adaptive management and contingency-based restoration planning in a variable environment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Sheley, R.A., Brunson, M.W., Taylor, M.H., Moffet, C.A. 2019. Iterative-adaptive management and contingency-based restoration planning in a variable environment. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(2):217-224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.09.006.
Editor's choice: Transhumance as antidote for modern sedentary stock raising - (Other)
Sheley, R.L. 2018. Editor's choice: Transhumance as antidote for modern sedentary stock raising. Rangelands. Editor's Choice.
Hydrothermal germination response and environmental variability: Opportunities for genomic investigation of alternative germination syndromes - (Abstract Only)
Hydrothermal germination models: assessment of the wet-thermal approximation of potential field response Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Roundy, B., Walters, C.T., Reeves, P.A., Richards, C.M., Moffet, C., Sheley, R.L., Flerchinger, G.N. 2018. Hydrothermal germination models: assessment of the wet-thermal approximation of potential field response. Crop Science. 58(5):2042-2049. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2017.11.0666.
Editor's choice: Relationships between cattle and biodiversity in a multi-use landscape revealed by the Kenya Long-term Exclosure Experiment (KLEE) - (Other)
Sheley, R.L. 2018. Editor's choice: Relationships between cattle and biodiversity in a multi-use landscape revealed by the Kenya Long-term Exclosure Experiment (KLEE). Rangeland Ecology and Management. 40(3):95-97.
Editor's choice: Soil health as a transformational change agent for US grazing lands management - (Other)
Sheley, R.L. 2018. Editor's choice: Soil health as a transformational change agent for US grazing lands management. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 40(4):127-128.
Developing diverse, effective, and permanent plant communities on reclaimed surface coal mines: restoring ecosystem function Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vasquez, E.A., Sheley, R.L. 2018. Developing diverse, effective, and permanent plant communities on reclaimed surface coal mines: restoring ecosystem function. Journal of the American Society and Mining and Reclamation. 7(1):77-109. https://doi.org/10.21000/JASMR18010077.
Editor’s choice: Wildlife conservation on the rangelands of eastern and southern Africa: past, present, and future - (Other)
Sheley, R.L. 2018. Editor’s choice: Wildlife conservation on the rangelands of eastern and southern Africa: past, present, and future. Rangelands. 40:34-36.
Editor's choice: Weather-centric rangeland revegetation planning - (Other)
Sheley, R.L. 2017. Editor's choice: Weather-centric rangeland revegetation planning. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 39(6):201-202.
Using weather data in land treatment decisions - (Abstract Only)
Hardegree, S.P., Boehm, A.R., Moffet, C., Abatzoglou, J., Sheley, R.L., Brunson, M. 2018. Using weather data in land treatment decisions [abstract]. Society of Range Management.
Rangeland highlights for May 2017 - (Other)
Sheley, R.L. 2017. Rangeland highlights for May 2017. Rangelands.(Editor).
Hydrothermal germination models: Improving experimental efficiency by limiting data collection to the relevant hydrothermal range Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Moffet, C., Walters, C.T., Sheley, R.L., Flerchinger, G.N. 2017. Hydrothermal germination models: Improving experimental efficiency by limiting data collection to the relevant hydrothermal range. Crop Science. 57(5):2753-2760. doi:10.2135/cropsci2017.02.0133.
Seedling defoliation and drought stress: variation in intensity and frequency affect performance and survival Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Denton, E.M., Smith, B.S., Hamerlynck, E.P., Sheley, R.L. 2018. Seedling defoliation and drought stress: variation in intensity and frequency affect performance and survival. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 71(1):25-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2017.06.014.
Germination syndromes and native species conservation in highly disturbed rangeland ecosystems in the Intermountain western US - (Abstract Only)
Rangeland highlights January 2017 - (Other)
Sheley, R.L. 2017. Rangeland highlights January 2017. Rangelands. Editor.
Rangeland highlights July 2016 - (Literature Review)
Sheley, R.L. 2016. Rangeland highlights July 2016. Rangelands. Editor.
Rangeland highlights May 2016 - (Literature Review)
Sheley, R.L. 2016. Rangeland highlights May 2016. Rangelands. Editor.
Postdefoliation ecosystem carbon and water flux and canopy growth dynamics in sagebrush steppe bunchgrass Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hamerlynck, E.P., Sheley, R.L., Davies, K.W., Svejcar, A.J. 2016. Postdefoliation ecosystem carbon and water flux and canopy growth dynamics in sagebrush steppe bunchgrass. Ecosphere. 7(7):1-21. doi: 10.1002/ecs2.1376.
Importance of soil and plant community disturbance for establishment of Bromus tectorum in the Intermountain West, U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leffler, A.J., Monaco, T.A., James, J.J., Sheley, R.L. 2016. Importance of soil and plant community disturbance for establishment of Bromus tectorum in the Intermountain West, U.S. NeoBiota. 30:111-125.
Annual grass invasion in sagebrush steppe: the relative importance of climate, soil properties and biotic interactions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bansal, S., Sheley, R.L. 2016. Annual grass invasion in sagebrush steppe: the relative importance of climate, soil properties and biotic interactions. Oecologia. 181:543-557. doi: 10.1007/s00442-016-3583-8.
Compensatory photosynthesis, water-use efficiency, and biomass allocation of defoliated exotic and native bunchgrass seedlings Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hamerlynck, E.P., Smith, B., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2016. Compensatory photosynthesis, water-use efficiency, and biomass allocation of defoliated exotic and native bunchgrass seedlings. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69(3):206-214. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2015.12.007.
Editorial: a scientifically rigorous and user-friendly Rangeland Ecology & Management Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Boyd, C.S., Dobrowolski, J., Hardegree, S.P., James, J., Mangold, J. 2016. Editorial: a scientifically rigorous and user-friendly Rangeland Ecology & Management. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69(1):1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2015.10.013.
Cultivation legacies in soils after rehabilitation seeding in the Great Basin, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Blank, R.R., Sheley, R.L. 2016. Cultivation legacies in soils after rehabilitation seeding in the Great Basin, USA. Arid Land Research and Management. 30:362-374.
Temporal variability in microclimatic conditions for grass germination and emergence in the sagebrush steppe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Sheley, R.L., Duke, S.E., James, J.J., Boehm, A.R., Flerchinger, G.N. 2016. Temporal variability in microclimatic conditions for grass germination and emergence in the sagebrush steppe. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69(2):123-128.
Role of dispersal timing and frequency in annual grass-invaded Great Basin ecosystems: how modifying seeding strategies increases restoration success - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schantz, M.C., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J., Hamerlynck, E.P. 2016. Role of dispersal timing and frequency in annual grass-invaded Great Basin ecosystems: how modifying seeding strategies increases restoration success. Western North American Naturalist. 76(1):36-52. doi: 10.3398/064.076.0106.
Do key dimensions of seed and seedling functional trait variation capture variation in recruitment probability? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, J.E., Sheley, R.L., Hardegree, S.P., Doescher, P.S., James, J.J. 2015. Do key dimensions of seed and seedling functional trait variation capture variation in recruitment probability? Oecologia. 181:39-53. doi: 10.1007/s00442-015-3430-3.
Implementing strategic weed prevention programs to protect rangeland ecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L. 2015. Implementing strategic weed prevention programs to protect rangeland ecosystems. Invasive Plant Science and Management. 8(2):233-242. doi: 10.1614/IPSM-D-13-00075.1.
Altered snowfall and soil disturbance influence the early life stage transitions and recruitment of a native and invasive grass in a cold desert Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gornish, E.S., Aanderud, Z.T., Sheley, R.L., Rinella, M.J., Svejcar, A.J., Englund, S.D., James, J.J. 2015. Altered snowfall and soil disturbance influence the early life stage transitions and recruitment of a native and invasive grass in a cold desert. Oecologia. 177:595-606. doi: 10.1007/s00442-014-3180-7.
A new perspective on trait differences between native and invasive exotic plants: reply to critique - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leffler, A.J., James, J.J., Monaco, T.A., Sheley, R.L. 2015. A new perspective on trait differences between native and invasive exotic plants: reply to critique. Ecology. 96(4):1152-1153.
A framework for ecologically-based invasive plant management - (Government Publication)
Hoh, S., Rodhouse, T., Esposito, D., Sheley, R.L., Smith, B. 2015. A framework for ecologically-based invasive plant management. U.S Department of the Interior: National Park Service. 64 p.
Seed and seedling traits affecting critical life stage transitions and recruitment outcomes in dryland grasses Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, J.E., Sheley, R.L., Hardegree, S.P., Doescher, P.S., James, J.J. 2015. Seed and seedling traits affecting critical life stage transitions and recruitment outcomes in dryland grasses. Journal of Applied Ecology. 52:199-209. doi: 10.1111/1365-2664.12350.
Economic savings from invasive plant prevention Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Sheley, J.L., Smith, B.S. 2015. Economic savings from invasive plant prevention. Weed Science. 63(1):296-301. doi: 10.1614/WS-D-14-00004.1.
Predicting foundation bunchgrass species abundances: model-assisted decision-making in protected-area sagebrush steppe Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodhouse, T.J., Irvine, K.M., Sheley, R.L., Smith, B.S., Hoh, S., Esposito, D., Mata-Gonzalez, R. 2014. Predicting foundation bunchgrass species abundances: model-assisted decision-making in protected-area sagebrush steppe. Ecosphere. 5(9):1-16.
Incorporating plant mortality and recruitment into rangeland management and assessment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Svejcar, A.J., James, J.J., Hardegree, S.P., Sheley, R.L. 2014. Incorporating plant mortality and recruitment into rangeland management and assessment. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 67:603-613. doi: 10.2111/REM-D-13-00102.1.
Role of propagule pressure and priority effects on seedlings during invasion and restoration of shrub-steppe Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schantz, M., Sheley, R.L., James, J. 2015. Role of propagule pressure and priority effects on seedlings during invasion and restoration of shrub-steppe. Biological Invasions. 17:73-85. doi: 10.1007/s10530-014-0705-2.
Role of propagule pressure and priority effects on seedlings during invasion and restoration or shrub-steppe Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schantz, M.C., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J. 2014. Role of propagule pressure and priority effects on seedlings during invasion and restoration or shrub-steppe. Journal of Arid Environments. 17(2015):73-85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-014-0705-2.
Large-scale downy brome treatments alter plant-soil relationships and promote perennial grasses in salt desert shrublands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hirsch, M.C., Monaco, T.A., Call, C.A., Sheley, R.L. 2014. Large-scale downy brome treatments alter plant-soil relationships and promote perennial grasses in salt desert shrublands. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 67:255-265.
Simultaneous intraspecific facilitation and interspecific competition between native and annual grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., James, J.J. 2014. Simultaneous intraspecific facilitation and interspecific competition between native and annual grasses. Journal of Arid Environments. 104:50-87. DOI: 10.1016/j.jariden.2014.01.019.
Plant litter effects on soil nutrient availability and vegetation dynamics: changes that occur when annual grasses invade shrub-steppe communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bansal, S., Sheley, R.L., Blank, R.R., Vasquez, E. 2014. Plant litter effects on soil nutrient availability and vegetation dynamics: changes that occur when annual grasses invade shrub-steppe communities. Plant Ecology. 215:367-378. doi: 10.1007/s11258-014-0307-1.
The effects of precipitation and soil type on three invasive annual grasses in the western United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bansal, S., James, J., Sheley, R.L. 2014. The effects of precipitation and soil type on three invasive annual grasses in the western United States. Journal of Arid Environments. 104:38-42.
Western land managers will need all available tools for adapting to climate change, including grazing: A critique of Beschta et al Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Svejcar, A.J., Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W., Madsen, M.D., Bates, J.D., Sheley, R.L., Marlow, C., Bohnert, D., Borman, M., Mata-Gonzalez, R., Buckhouse, J., Stringham, T., Perryman, B., Swanson, S., Tate, K., George, M., Ruyle, G., Roundy, B., Call, C., Jensen, K.B., Launchbaugh, K., Gearhart, A., Vermeire, L.T., Tanaka, J., Derner, J.D., Frasier, G.W., Havstad, K.M. 2014. Western land managers will need all available tools for adapting to climate change, including grazing: A critique of Beschta et al. Environmental Management. 53:1035-1038. DOI: 10.1007/s00267-013-0218-2.
Knapweed hay as a nutritional supplement for beef cows fed low-quality forage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bohnert, D.W., Sheley, R.L., Falck, S.J., Nyman, A.A. 2014. Knapweed hay as a nutritional supplement for beef cows fed low-quality forage. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 67(2):219-223. DOI: 10.2111/REM-D-13-00091.1.
USDA area-wide project for annual grasses: outcomes and impacts - (Government Publication)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L. 2013. USDA area-wide project for annual grasses: outcomes and impacts. Agricultural Research Service Publication. 33p.
A new perspective on trait differences between native and invasive exotic plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leffler, A.J., James, J.J., Monaco, T.A., Sheley, R.L. 2014. A new perspective on trait differences between native and invasive exotic plants. Ecology. 95(2):298-305.
Landscape-scale rehabilitation of medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae)dominated sagebrush steppe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Vasquez, E., Chamberlain, A., Smith, B.S. 2012. Landscape-scale rehabilitation of medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae)dominated sagebrush steppe. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 5:436-442.
Cost/benefit analysis of managing annual invasive grasses in partially invaded sagebrush steppe ecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Sheley, J.L., Smith, B.S. 2014. Cost/benefit analysis of managing annual invasive grasses in partially invaded sagebrush steppe ecosystems. Weed Science. 62(1):38-44. DOI: 10.1614/WS-D-13-00056.1.
Where to begin with weed management efforts on your ranch and range - (Popular Publication)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L. 2013. Where to begin with weed management efforts on your ranch and range. Oregon Beef Producer. Oregon Beef Producer.
Implementing EBIPM: A guide to developing and invasive plant operational plan - (Government Publication)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L. 2013. Implementing EBIPM: A guide to developing and invasive plant operational plan. Agricultural Research Service Publication. p.1-19.
Land-use legacies of cultivation in sagebrush ecosystems affect soil nutrients and plant growth nearly a century after cultivation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Blank, R.R., Leger, E., Sheley, R.L. 2013. Land-use legacies of cultivation in sagebrush ecosystems affect soil nutrients and plant growth nearly a century after cultivation. Plant Ecology. 214:831-844.
A systems approach to restoring degraded drylands Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
James, J.J., Sheley, R.L., Erickson, T., Rollins, K.S., Taylor, M.H., Dixon, K.W. 2013. A systems approach to restoring degraded drylands. Journal of Applied Ecology. 50:730-739.
Site, competition and plant stock influence transplant success of Wyoming big sagebrush Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcadoo, J.K., Boyd, C.S., Sheley, R.L. 2013. Site, competition and plant stock influence transplant success of Wyoming big sagebrush. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66(3):305-312. https://doi.org/10.2111/REM-D-12-00136.1.
Impact of cultivation legacies on rehabilitation seedings and native species re-establishment in Great Basin desert shrublands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Sheley, R.L. 2014. Impact of cultivation legacies on rehabilitation seedings and native species re-establishment in Great Basin desert shrublands. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 67:285-291.
Prioritizing invasive plant management strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Smith, B.S. 2012. Prioritizing invasive plant management strategies. Rangelands. 34(6):11-14.
Ecologically-based invasive plant management: Step by step - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Smith, B.S. 2012. Ecologically-based invasive plant management: Step by step. Rangelands. 34(6):6-10.
Long-term redevelopment of resource islands in shrublands of the Great Basin, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Blank, R.R., Sheley, R.L. 2013. Long-term redevelopment of resource islands in shrublands of the Great Basin, USA. Ecosphere. 4:12.
Adaptive management in EBIPM: A key to success in invasive plant management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leffler, A.J., Sheley, R.L. 2012. Adaptive management in EBIPM: A key to success in invasive plant management. Rangelands. 34(6):44-47.
Ecological principles underpinning invasive plant management tools and strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
James, J.J., Sheley, R.L., Smith, B.S. 2012. Ecological principles underpinning invasive plant management tools and strategies. Rangelands. 34(6):27-29.
Integrating a rangeland health assessment with successional management: A synergistic approach to EBIPM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vasquez, E.A., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J., Svejcar, A.J., Pellant, M.L. 2012. Integrating a rangeland health assessment with successional management: A synergistic approach to EBIPM. Rangelands. 34(6):15-18.
The role of plant litter on nutrient mineralization and vegetation dynamics in three sage-steppe communities with differing levels of annual grass invasion - (Abstract Only)
Sheley, R.L., Bansal, S. 2012. The role of plant litter on nutrient mineralization and vegetation dynamics in three sage-steppe communities with differing levels of annual grass invasion [abstract]. Ecological Society of America Proceedings. Paper No. PS45-47.
Government success in partnerships: The USDA-ARS areawide ecologically-based invasive annual grass management program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L. 2012. Government success in partnerships: The USDA-ARS areawide ecologically-based invasive annual grass management program. Rangelands. 34(4):17-24.
Making grazing management a priority in invasive annual grass infestations - (Popular Publication)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2012. Making grazing management a priority in invasive annual grass infestations. Oregon Beef Producer. 25:11-12.
EBIPM assessment guide - (Government Publication)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J., Vasquez, E. 2012. EBIPM assessment guide. Agricultural Research Service Publication. 20 p.
Grazing invasive annual grasses: the green and brown guide - (Government Publication)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2012. Grazing invasive annual grasses: the green and brown guide. Agricultural Research Service Publication. 36 p.
Cooperative prevention systems to protect rangelands from the spread of invasive plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goodwin, K., Sheley, R.L., Jacobs, J., Wood, S., Manoukian, M., Schuldt, M., Miller, E., Sackman, S. 2012. Cooperative prevention systems to protect rangelands from the spread of invasive plants. Rangelands. 34(1):26-31.
Invasive plant ecology and management: Linking processes to practice - (Book / Chapter)
Monaco, T.A., Sheley, R.L. 2012. In: Monaco, T.A. and Sheley, R.L. (eds.) Invasive plant ecology and management: Linking processes to practice. CABI Publishing: Wallingford, UK. p. xi-xii.
Long-term population dynamics of seeded plants in invaded grasslands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinella, M.J., Mangold, J.M., Espeland, E.K., Sheley, R.L., Jacobs, J. 2012. Long-term population dynamics of seeded plants in invaded grasslands. Ecological Applications 22(4):1320-1329.
Invasive plant management on anticipated conservation benefits: a scientific Assessment - (Government Publication)
Sheley, R.L., James, J.J., Rinella, M.J., Blumenthal, D.M., Ditomaso, J.M. 2011. Invasive plant management on anticipated conservation benefits: a scientific Assessment. United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service. p.291-336.
Land-use legacies and recovery from dry farming in sagebrush ecosystems of the Great Basin, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Sheley, R.L. 2011. Land-use legacies and recovery from dry farming in sagebrush ecosystems of the Great Basin, USA. Ecological Applications. DOI: 10.2111/REM-D-10-00147.1.
Using rangeland health assessment to inform successional management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., James, J.J., Vasquez, E.A., Svejcar, A.J. 2011. Using rangeland health assessment to inform successional management. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 4(3):356-366.
A working ranch with an effective medusahead management program - (Other)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L., Bingham, B.S. 2011. A working ranch with an effective medusahead management program. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. DVD.
Implementing ecologically based invasive plant management: Lessons from a century of demonstration projects in Park Valley, Utah - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Call, C.A., Sheley, R.L., Ralphs, M.H. 2011. Implementing ecologically based invasive plant management: Lessons from a century of demonstration projects in Park Valley, Utah. Rangelands. 33:2-9.
Role of competition in restoring resource poor arid systems dominated by invasive grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mangla, S., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J., Radosevich, S.R. 2011. Role of competition in restoring resource poor arid systems dominated by invasive grasses. Journal of Arid Environments. 75:487-493.
Establishing a weed prevention area, a step-by-step user's guide - (Experiment Station)
Christensen, S., Ransom, C., Sheley, R.L., Smith, B.S., Whitesides, R. 2011. Establishing a weed prevention area, a step-by-step user's guide. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. 1-40.
Assessment and demonstration of ecologically-based medusahead and cheatgrass management in Jordan Valley, Oregon - (Abstract Only)
Vasquez, E., Chamberlain, A., Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L. 2011. Assessment and demonstration of ecologically-based medusahead and cheatgrass management in Jordan Valley, Oregon.64th Ecology and Management of Annual Rangelands Proceedings, February 6-10, 2011, Billings, Montana. 64:247.
Government success in partnership: the USDA-ARS area-wide ecologically based invasive annual grass management program - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L. 2011. Government success in partnership: the USDA-ARS area-wide ecologically based invasive annual grass management program. 64th Ecology and Management of Annual Rangelands Proceedings, February 6-10, 2011, Billings, Montana. 64:167.
Research, demonstration, and extension: the ARS area-wide ecologically based invasive plant management project - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L. 2011. Research, demonstration, and extension: the ARS area-wide ecologically based invasive plant management project. 64th Ecology and Management of Annual Rangelands Proceedings, February 6-10, 2011, Billings, Montana. 64:73.
The importance of education in managing invasive plant species - (Abstract Only)
Young, S.L., Sheley, R.L., Smith, B.S., Howery, L., Mcdonald, S., Westbrooks, R., Westbrooks, B., Lehnhoff, E. 2011. The importance of education in managing invasive plant species. 64th Ecology and Management of Annual Rangelands Proceedings, February 6-10, 2011, Billings, Montana. 64:469.
Field growth comparisons of invasive alien annual and native perennial grasses in monocultures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mangla, S., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J. 2011. Field growth comparisons of invasive alien annual and native perennial grasses in monocultures. Journal of Arid Environments. 75:206-210.
Applying ecologically-based invasive plant management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., James, J.J., Smith, B.S., Vasquez, E.A. 2010. Applying ecologically-based invasive plant management. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 63:605-613.
Intra and interspecific competition among invasive and native species during early stages of plant growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mangla, S., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J., Radosevich, S.R. 2011. Intra and interspecific competition among invasive and native species during early stages of plant growth. Plant Ecology. 212:531-542.
A working ranch with an effective medusahead program - (Other)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L., Bingham, B.S. 2010. A working ranch with an effective medusahead program. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. p.1-4.
Resistance of native plant functional groups to invasion by medusahead - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., James, J.J. 2010. Resistance of native plant functional groups to invasion by medusahead. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 3(3):294-300.
Ecological Principles for Invasive Plant Management - (Other)
James, J.J., Sheley, R.L., Vasquez, E.A., Smith, B.S. 2010. Ecological Principles for Invasive Plant Management. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. 32 p
Principles for ecologically based invasive plant management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
James, J.J., Smith, B.S., Vasquez, E.A., Sheley, R.L. 2010. Principles for ecologically based invasive plant management. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 3:229-239.
Non-native competitive perennial grass impedes the spread of an invasive annual grass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Nafus, A., Sheley, R.L. 2010. Non-native competitive perennial grass impedes the spread of an invasive annual grass. Biological Invasions. 12:3187-3194.
The USDA-ARS Area-wide Project for Invasive Annual Grasses in the Great Basin Ecosystem: Applying Ecologically-based Invasive Plant Management - (Proceedings)
Smith,B.S., Sheley, R.L. 2010. The USDA-ARS Area-wide Project for Invasive Annual Grasses in the Great Basin Ecosystem: Applying Ecologically-based Invasive Plant Management. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Paper 14
The Area-Wide Project: Ecologically-based Invasive Plant Management of Annual Grasses In The Great Basin - (Other)
Sheley, R.L., Smith, B.S., Pellant, M. 2010. The Area-Wide Project: Ecologically-based Invasive Plant Management of Annual Grasses In The Great Basin. Paper No.7
Ecologically-Based Invasive Plant Management Field School Workbook 2009 - (Other)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L., Boyd, C.S., Vasquez, E.A., James, J.J., Morris, L., Monaco, T.A., Svejcar, A.J. 2009. Ecologically-Based Invasive Plant Management Field School Workbook 2009. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center.
Adaptive Management for Invasive Annual Grasses: A Step-by-Step User's Guide for Implementing EBIPM - (Other)
Sheley, R.L., Smith, B.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2009. Adaptive Management for Invasive Annual Grasses: A Step-by-Step User's Guide for Implementing EBIPM. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center.
Applying Ecologically-Based Invasive Plant Management - (Other)
Sheley, R.L., Vasquez, E.A., James, J.J., Smith, B.S. 2009. Applying Ecologically-Based Invasive Plant Management. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center.
A Cheat Sheet for Land and Resource Managers - (Experiment Station)
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L. 2009. A Cheat Sheet for Land and Resource Managers. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center.
Response of Bluebunch Wheatgrass and Medusahead to Defoliation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2009. Response of Bluebunch Wheatgrass and Medusahead to Defoliation. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 62(3):278-283.
Crested Wheatgrass Impedes the Spread of Medusahead - (Experiment Station)
Davies, K.W., Nafus, A., Sheley, R.L. 2009. Crested Wheatgrass Impedes the Spread of Medusahead.p. 39-43. In: Range Field Day 2009: Progress Report. Oregon State University Special Report 1092.. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center.
Promoting Native Vegetation in Medusahead Infestations - (Experiment Station)
Davies, K.W., Sheley, R.L., Nafus, A. 2009. Promoting Native Vegetation in Medusahead Infestations. p. 50-55. In: Range Field Day 2009: Progress Report. Oregon State Unviersity Special Report 1092. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center.
FUNCTIONAL GROUP RESPONSES TO RECIPROCAL PLANT LITTER EXCHANGES BETWEEN NATIVE AND INVASIVE PLANT DOMINATED GRASSLANDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Vasquez, E.A. 2009. Functional Group Responses to Reciprocal Plant Litter Exchanges between Native and Invasive Plant Dominated Grasslands. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 2:158-165.
Promoting native vegetation and diversity in exotic annual grass infestations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Sheley, R.L. 2011. Promoting native vegetation and diversity in exotic annual grass infestations. Restoration Ecology. 19:159-165.
SOIL NITROGEN MANAGEMENT AND INVASION RESISTANCE - (Abstract Only)
Vasquez, E.A., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J., Smith, B.S. 2009. SOIL NITROGEN MANAGEMENT AND INVASION RESISTANCE. 62nd Society for Range Management Annual Meeting. Paper No. 20-11.
Invasive rangeland plants in range and animal sciences and resources management - (Book / Chapter)
Mangold, J.M., Svejcar, A.J., Sheley, R.L., Monaco, T.A., Sosebee, R. 2008. Invasive rangeland plants in range and animal sciences and resources management. Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems.
Augmentative restoration: repairing damaged ecological processes during restoration of heterogeneous environm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., James, J.J., Bard, E. 2009. Augmentative restoration: repairing damaged ecological processes during restoration of heterogeneous environments. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 2009 2:10-21.
Root Plasticity of Native and Invasive Great Basin Species in Response to Soil Nitrogen Heterogeneity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
James, J.J., Mangold, J.M., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2008. Root Plasticity of Native and Invasive Great Basin Species in Response to Soil Nitrogen Heterogeneity. Journal Of Plant Ecology. 202:211-220.
Revegetation Guidelines for the Great Basin: Considering Invasive Weeds - (Government Publication)
Sheley, R.L., Mangold, J., Goodwin, K., Marks, J. 2008. Revegetation Guidelines for the Great Basin: Considering Invasive Weeds. Agricultural Research Service Publication. ARS-168
Control Effort Exacerbates Invasive Species Problem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinella, M.J., Maxwell, B.D., Fay, P.K., Weaver, T., Sheley, R.L. 2009. Control Effort Exacerbates Invasive Species Problem. Ecological Applications 19(1):155-162.
JUNIPER CUTTING AND PRESCRIBED FIRE COMBINATIONS; SOUTH MOUNTAIN, IDAHO - (Experiment Station)
Bates, J.D., Davies, K.W., Sheley, R.L., Sharp, R. 2008. Juniper cutting and prescribed fire combinations; south mountain, idaho. Extension Reports.Range Field Day 2008 Progress Report. Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station, Special Report 1085. Burns, OR. pp. 62-68.
Effects of Imazapic on Target and Nontarget Vegetation During Revegetation - (Experiment Station)
Sheley, R.L., Carpinelli, M., Reever-Morghan, K., Vasquez, E.A. 2008. Effects of Imazapic on Target and Nontarget Vegetation During Revegetation . Extension Reports. Range Field Day 2008 Progress Report. Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station, Special Report 1085. Burns, OR. pp. 43-47.
Crested Wheatgrass Defoliation Intensity and Season of Use on Medusahead Invasion - (Experiment Station)
Sheley, R.L., Bingham, B.S., Svejcar, A.J., Vasquez, E.A. 2008. Crested Wheatgrass Defoliation Intensity and Season of Use on Medusahead Invasion . Extension Reports. Range Field Day 2008 Progress Report. Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station, Special Report 1085. Burns, OR. pp. 48-52.
SAGEBRUSH STEPPE - RESEARCH PROGRESS REPORT 2007 - (Other)
Davies, K.W., Nafus, A., Bates, J.D., Svejcar, A.J., Sheley, R.L., Johnson, D.D., Miller, R.F., Sharp, R.N., Rhodes, E.C. 2008. Sagebrush steppe - research progress report 2007. Agricultural Research Service Publication. EOARC - Burns pp88
NITROGEN ENHANCES THE COMPETITIVE ABILITY OF CHEATGRASS(BROMUS TECTORUM) RELATIVE TO NATIVE GRASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vasquez, E.A., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2008. Nitrogen enhances the competitive ability of cheatgrass(bromus tectorum) relative to native grasses. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 1:287-295.
LINKING NITROGEN PARTITIONING AND SPECIES ABUNDANCE TO INVASION RESISTANCE IN THE GREAT BASIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
James, J.J., Davies, K.W., Sheley, R.L., Aanderud, Z.T. 2008. Linking nitrogen partitioning and species abundance to invasion resistance in the great basin. Oecologia. 156:637-648.
CREATING INVASION RESISTANT SOILS VIA NITROGEN MANAGEMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vasquez, E.A., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2008. Creating invasion resistant soils via nitrogen management. Journal of Invasive Plant Science Management. 1:304-314.
DOES FALL PRESCRIBED BURNING ARTEMISIA TRIDENTATA STEPPE PROMOTE INVASION OR RESISTANCE TO INVASION AFTER A RECOVERY PERIOD? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Sheley, R.L., Bates, J.D. 2008. Does fall prescribed burning artemisia tridentata steppe promote invasion or resistance to invasion after a recovery period?. Journal of Arid Environments 72:1076-1085.
Native species replace introduced grass cultivars seeded following wildfire - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roche, C.T., Sheley, R.L., Korfhage, R.C. 2008. Native species replace introduced grass cultivars seeded following wildfire. Ecological Restoration. 26(4)321-330.
CRESTED WHEATGRASS DEFOLIATION INTENSITY AND SEASON ON MEDUSAHEAD INVASION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Bingham, B.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2008. Crested wheatgrass defoliation intensity and season on medusahead invasion. Rangeland Ecology and Management. Rangeland Ecol Manage 61:211-217
One-Time Herbicide use Causes Local Extinction of Native Species - (Abstract Only)
Rinella, M.J., Maxwell, B.D., Sheley, R.L. 2008. One-Time Herbicide use Causes Local Extinction of Native Species. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. 23-10.
CONTROLLING PERFORMANCE OF BLUEBUNCH WHEATGRASS AND SPOTTED KNAPWEED USING NITROGEN AND SUCROSE AMENDMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mangold, J.M., Sheley, R.L. 2008. Controlling performance of bluebunch wheatgrass and spotted knapweed using nitrogen and sucrose amendments. Western North American Naturalist. 68(2)pp. 129-137.
CONTROL OF MEDUSAHEAD WITH IMAZAPIC AND PRESCRIBED BURNING IN THE NORTHERN GREAT BASIN - (Abstract Only)
Davies, K.W., Sheley, R.L. 2008. Control of medusahead with imazapic and prescribed burning in the northern great basin. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Range & Pasture Management Poster# 18.
RESTORING WESTERN JUNIPER INFESTED RANGELAND AFTER PRESCRIBED FIRE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Bates, J.D. 2008. Restoring western juniper infested rangeland after prescribed fire. Weed Science. 56:469-476.
Presence of soil surface depressions increases water uptake by native grass seeds. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mangold, J.M., James, J.J., Sheley, R.L. 2007. Presence of soil surface depressions increases water uptake by native grass seeds.. Ecological Restoration. 25(4):278-279
Invasibility of Sagebrush-Bunchgrass Communities Four Years Post-Burn - (Abstract Only)
Davies, K.W., Sheley, R.L., Bates, J.D. 2007. Invasibility of Sagebrush-Bunchgrass Communities Four Years Post-Burn [abstract]. Society for Range Management. Paper No.110
EFFECTS OF IMAZAPIC ON TARGET AND NONTARGET VEGETATION COVER DURING REVEGETATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Carpinelli, M., Reever Morghan, K.J. 2007. Effects of imazapic on target and nontarget vegetation cover during revegetation. Weed Technology. 21:1071-1081
Soil nitrogen enhances the competitive ability of Bromus tectorum relative to native grasses - (Abstract Only)
Vasquez, E.A., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2008. Soil nitrogen enhances the competitive ability of Bromus tectorum relative to native grasses. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Building Bridges:Grasslands to Rangelands. Ecology Posters #26.
THE HEALING HAND OF TIME: NATIVE SPECIES REPLACE INTRODUCED GRASS CULTIVARS SEEDED FOLLOWING WILDFIRE - (Abstract Only)
Roche, C., Sheley, R.L., Korfhage, R. 2007. The healing hand of time: native species replace introduced grass cultivars seeded following wildfire [abstract]. Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Section. P11.
REVEGETATION SUCCESS OF MEDUSAHEAD-INFESTED RANGELANDS WITH PLATEAU® AND PRESCRIBED BURNING - (Abstract Only)
Davies, K.W., Sheley, R.L. 2007. Revegetation success of medusahead-infested rangelands with plateau® and prescribed burning [abstract]. Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter.p.37.
INFLUENCE OF NEIGHBORING VEGETATION HEIGHT ON SEED DISPERSAL: IMPLICATIONS TO INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Sheley, R.L. 2007. Influence of neighboring vegetation height on seed dispersal: implications to invasive plant management. Weed Science 55:626-630
REVEGETATING RUSSIAN KNAPWEED (ACROPTILON REPENS)AND RABBITBRUSH (ERICAMERIA TERETIFOLIA)INFESTED RANGELAND IN A SINGLE ENTRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L. 2007. Revegetating russian knapweed (acroptilon repens)and rabbitbrush (ericameria teretifolia)infested rangeland in a single entry. Weed Science 55:365-370.
RESTORING SPECIES RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY IN A RUSSIAN KNAPWEED (ACROPTILON REPENS)-INFESTED RIPARIAN PLANT COMMUNITY USING HERBICIDES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Laufenberg, S., Jacobs, J., Borkowski, J. 2007. Restoring species richness and diversity in a russian knapweed (Acroptilon repens)-infested riparian plant community using herbicides. Weed Science 55:311-318.
INFLUENCE OF PLANT FUNCTIONAL REMOVAL ON INORGANIC SOIL NITROGEN CONCENTRATIONS IN NATIVE GRASSLANDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Pokorny, M.L., Sheley, R.L., James, J.J. 2007. Influence of plant functional removal on inorganic soil nitrogen concentrations in native grasslands. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 60(3):304-310.
THE POTENTIAL FOR RESOURCE-BASED NICHES TO CONTRIBUTE TO INVASION RESISTANCE IN A SEMI-ARID PLANT COMMUNITY - (Abstract Only)
James, J.J., Davies, K.W., Aanderud, Z.T., Sheley, R.L. 2007. The potential for resource-based niches to contributed to invasion resistance in a semi-arid plant community [abstract]. Society for Range Management. Paper No. 213.
TOLERANCE OF MEADOW FOXTAIL (ALOPECURUS PRATENSIS) TO TWO SULFONYLUREA HERBICIDES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L. 2007. Tolerance of meadow foxtail (alopecurus pratensis) to two sulfonylurea herbicides. Weed Technology 21:470-472.
A Conceptual Framework for Preventing the Spatial Dispersal of Invasive Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Sheley, R.L. 2007. A conceptual framework for preventing the spatial dispersal of invasive plants. Weed Science. 55:178-184.
EFFECT OF SOIL TEXTURE, WATERING FREQUENCY, AND A HYDROGEL ON THE EMERGENCE AND SURVIVAL OF COATED VERSUS UNCOATED CRESTED WHEATGRASS SEEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mangold, J.M., Sheley, R.L. 2007. Effect of soil texture, watering frequency, and a hydrogel on the emergence and survival of coated versus uncoated crested wheatgrass seeds. Ecological Restoration 25(1):6-11.
INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF LEAFY SPURGE INFESTED RANGELAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jacobs, J.S., Sheley, R.L. 2006. Integrated Management of Leafy Spurge Infested Rangeland. Journal of Range Management. 59(5):475-482.
ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIVE AND INVASIVE PLANTS ALONG A RANGELAND RIPARIAN GRADIENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lecain, R.R., Hook, P.B., Sheley, R.L. 2006. Establishment of native and invasive plants along a rangeland riparian gradient. Ecological Restoration. 24(3):173-181.
USING LIGHT ATTENUATION TO ESTIMATE LEAFY SPURGE IMPACTS ON FORAGE PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinella, M.J., Sheley, R.L. 2006. Using light attenuation to estimate leafy spurge impacts on forage production. Rangeland Ecology and Management 59(4):431-437.
POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESIONAL THEORY TO GUIDE RESTORATION OF INVASIVE PLANT DOMINATED RANGELAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Mangold, J.M., Anderson, J.J. Potential for succesional theory to guide restoration of invasive plant dominated rangeland. Ecological Monographs. 2006. 76(3):365-379.
RUSSIAN KNAPWEED AS A PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT FOR BEEF COWS CONSUMING LOW-QUALITY FORAGE - (Abstract Only)
Bohnert, D.W., Sheley, R.L., Falck, S.J., Nyman, A.A. 2006. Russian knapweed as a protein supplement for beef cows consuming low-quality forage. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. Vol. 57:235-237.
NITROGEN CAPTURE BY NATIVE AND INVASIVE GREAT BASIN SPECIES: THE ROLE OF ROOT PLASTICITY - (Abstract Only)
James, J.J., Mangold, J.M., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2006. Nitrogen capture by native and invasive great basin species: The role of root plasticity [abstract]. Society for Range Management Meeting Proceedings. Paper No. 190.
INFLUENCE OF RESOURCE PULSES AND PERENNIAL NEIGHBORS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INVASIVE ANNUAL GRASS IN THE MOJAVE DESERT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
James, J.J., Caird, M.A., Drenovsky, R.E., Sheley, R.L. 2006. Influence of resource pulses and perennial neighbors on the establishment of an invasive annual grass in the mojave desert. Journal of Arid Environments. 67:528-534.
ENHANCING NATIVE FORB ESTABLISHMENT AND PERSISTANCE USING A RICH SEED MIXTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Half, M.L. 2006. Enhancing native forb establishment and persistance using a rich seed mixture. Restoration Ecology 14(4):627-635..
MAPPING INVASIVE PLANTS USING HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGERY, CLASSIFICATION TREES, AND CLASSIFICATION THRESHOLDS - (Abstract Only)
Lawrence, R., Wood, S., Sheley, R.L. 2006. Mapping invasive plants using hyperspectral imagery, classification trees, and classification thresholds [abstract]. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Proceedings. 100(2006):356-362.
MAPPING INVASIVE PLANTS USING HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGERY AND BREIMAN CUTLER CLASSIFICATIONS (RANDOMFOREST) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, R.L., Wood, S.D., Sheley, R.L. 2005. Mapping invasive plants using hyperspectral imagery and Breiman Cutler classifications (RandomForest). Remote Sensing of Environment. 100(2006):356-362.
VIEWPOINT: SUCCESSFUL ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT - THE INTEGRATION OF RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reever Morghan, K.J., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2006. Viewpoint: Successful Adaptive Management - The Integration of Research and Management. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 59(2):216-219.
TOWARD ECOLOGICALLY-BASED INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT ON RANGELAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mangold, J.M., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2006. Toward ecologically-based invasive plant management on rangeland. Weed Science. 54:597-605.
SEED ISLANDS MAY PROMOTE ESTABLISHMENT AND EXPANSION OF NATIVE SPECIES IN RECLAIMED MINE SITES (MONTANA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reever Morghan, K.J., Sheley, R.L., Denny, M.K., Pokorny, M.L. 2005. Seed islands may promote establishment and expansion of native species in reclaimed mine sites (Montana). Ecological Restoration. 23(3): 214-215.
PLANT FUNCTIONAL GROUP DIVERSITY AS A MECHANISM FOR INVASION RESISTANCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pokorny, M.L., Sheley, R.L., Zabinski, C.A., Engel, R.E., Svejcar, A.J., Borkowski, J.J. 2005. Plant functional group diversity as a mechanism for invasion resistance. Restoration Ecology. 13(3):1-12
INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF LEAFY SPURGE-INFESTED RANGELAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jacobs, J.S., Sheley, R.L., Borkowski, J.J. 2006. Integrated management of leafy spurge-infested rangeland. Rangeland Ecology and Management.59(5):475-482.
CAN R*s PREDICT INVASION IN SEMI-ARID GRASSLANDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mangold, J.M., Sheley, R.L., Engel, R. 2006. Can r*s predict invasion in semi-arid grasslands. Biological Invasions 8:1343-1354.
CREATING WEED-RESISTANT PLANT COMMUNITIES USING NICHE-DIFFERENTED NONNATIVE SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Carpinelli, M.F. 2005. Creating weed-resistant plant communities using niche-differented nonnative species. Journal of Range Management. 58(5):480-488.
COMMUNITY RESPONSE OF NON-TARGET SPECIES TO HERBICIDE APPLICATION AND REMOVAL OF THE NONINDIGENOUS INVADER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Denny, K.M., Sheley, R.L. 2006. Community response of non-target species to herbicide application and removal of the nonindigenous invader. Western North American Naturalist. 66(1):55-63.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN JUNIPER CONTROL STUDY, ANNUAL REPORT, 2004 - (Experiment Station)
Jon Bates, Roger Sheley, Rob Sharp. 2005. South mountain juniper control study, annual report, 2004. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. 22p.
MODELS THAT PREDICT INVASIVE WEED AND GRASS DYNAMICS: 1. MODEL DEVELOPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinella, M.J., Sheley, R.L. 2005. Models that predict invasive weed and grass dynamics: 1. Model development. Weed Science 53:586-593.
MODELS THAT PREDICT INVASIVE WEED AND GRASS DYNAMICS: 2. ACCURACY EVALUATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinella, M.J., Sheley, R.L. 2005. Models that predict invasive weed and grass dynamics: 2. Accuracy evaluation. Weed Science 53:605-614.
TOWARD ECOLOGICALLY-BASED MANAGEMENT OF INVASIVE PLANTS ON WESTERN RANGELAND - (Abstract Only)
Mangold, J.M., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J. 2005. Toward ecologically-based management of invasive plants on western rangeland [abstract]. Society for Range Management. Paper No. 211.
RESTORING SPECIES RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY IN A RUSSIAN KNAPWEED-INFESTED RIPARIAN PLANT COMMUNITY USING HERBICIDES - (Experiment Station)
Sheley, R.L., Laufenberg, S.M. 2006. Restoring species richness and diversity in a russian knapweed-infested riparian plant community using herbicides. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. SR1057:36-37.
INTEGRATING DISTURBANCE AND COLONIZATION DURING REHABILITATION OF INVASIVE PLANT DOMINATED GRASSLANDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Jacobs, J.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2005. Integrating disturbance and colonization during rehabilitation of invasive plant dominated grasslands. Weed Science 53(3):307-314.
THE EFFECT OF SEASON OF PICLORAM AND CHLORSULFURON APPLICATION ON DALMATIAN TOADFLAX ON PRESCRIBED BURNS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jacobs, J.S., Sheley, R.L. 2005. The effect of season of picloram and chlorsulfuron application on dalmatian toadflax on prescribed burns. Weed Technology. 19(1):59-64.
FIGHTING INVASIVE WEEDS: AMMUNITION OF THE FUTURE - (Abstract Only)
Sheley, R.L. 2005. Fighting invasive weeds: ammunition of the future [abstract]. Society for Range Management. Paper No. 316.
DETECTION OF SPOTTED KNAPWEED (CENTAUREA MACULOSA LAM.) USING CANINE OLFACTION - (Abstract Only)
Goodwin, K., Sheley, R.L., Lynch, W., Menalled, F. 2005. Detection of spotted knapweed (centaurea maculosa lam.) using canine olfaction. [abstract] Society for Range Management. Paper No. 131.
COOPERATIVE RANGELAND PROTECTION FROM INVASIVE WEED SPREAD - (Abstract Only)
Goodwin, K., Sheley, R.L. 2005. Cooperative rangeland protection from invasive weed spread [abstract]. Society for Range Management. Paper No. 130.
USING ECOLOGICAL THEORY TO GUIDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUGMENTATIVE RESTORATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bard, E.C., Sheley, R.L., Jacobsen, J.S., Borkowski, J.J. 2004. Using ecological theory to guide the implementation of augmentative restoration. Weed Technology. 18(4):1246-1249.
TOWARD A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR LEAFY SPURGE-INFESTED PLANT COMMUNITIES - (Abstract Only)
Rinella, M.J., Sheley, R.L., Goodman, D. 2004. Toward a decision support system for leafy spurge-infested plant communities. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts #8. On CD.
REVEGETATION: PLANNING THE END GAME BEFORE WE START - (Abstract Only)
Sheley, R.L. 2004. Revegetation: planning the end game before we start. Meeting Abstract . In: Science and Decision-Making in Biological Control of Weeds: A Conference on the Benefits and Risks of Biological Control. January 27-29, 2004, Denver, Colorado.
RESTORING SPECIES RICHNESS IN A RUSSIAN KNAPWEED INFESTED PLANT COMMUNITY USING HERBICIDES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
IDENTIFICATION OF THE LIMITING RESOURCE WITHIN A SEMI-ARID PLANT ASSOCIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Krueger-Mangold, J., Sheley, R.L., Engel, R., Jacobsen, J., Svejcar, A.J., Zabinski, C. 2004. Identification of the limiting resource within a semi-arid plant association. Journal of Arid Environments. 58(2004):309-320.
REVEGETATION GUIDELINES FOR WESTERN MONTANA: CONSIDERING INVASIVE WEEDS - (Government Publication)
Goodwin, K., Sheley, R.L., Marks, G. 2004. Revegetation guidelines for Western Montana: Considering invasive weeds. Montana Weed Control Association. 73 p.
COMBINATION OF BURNING AND HERBICIDES MAY FAVOR ESTABLISHMENT OF WEEDY SPECIES IN RANGELAND RESTORATION (MONTANA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jacobs, J.S., Sheley, R.L. 2003. Combination of burning and herbicides may favor establishment of weedy species in rangeland restoration (Montana). Ecological Restoration Notes. 21(4):138-139.
INTEGRATING 2,4-D AND SHEEP GRAZING TO REHABILITATE SPOTTED KNAPWEED-INFESTED RANGELAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Jacobs, J.S., Martin, J.M. 2004. Integrating 2,4-d and sheep grazing to rehabilitate spotted knapweed-infested rangeland. Journal of Range Management. 57(4):371-375.
USING SAMPLING AND INVERSE DISTANCE WEIGHTED MODELING FOR MAPPING INVASIVE PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
USING SAMPLING AND INVERSE DISTANCE WEIGHTED MODELING FOR MAPPING INVASIVE PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, E.A., Sheley, R.L., Lawrence, R.L. 2004. Using sampling and inverse distance weighted modeling for mapping invasive plants. Western North American Naturalist. 64(3):312-323.
DESIGNING INVASIVE PLANT RESISTANT COMMUNITIES BY MAXIMIZING NICHE OCCUPATION - (Abstract Only)
TOWARD ECOLOGICALLY-BASED RESTORATION OF INVASIVE PLANT DOMINATED ECOSYSTEMS: AN INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW - (Abstract Only)
HERBICIDE EFFECTS ON DENSITY AND BIOMASS OF RUSSIAN KNAPWEED (ACROPTILON REPENS) AND ASSOCIATED PLANT SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Laufenberg, S.M., Sheley, R.L., Jacobs, J.S., Borkowski, J. 2005. Herbicide effects on density and biomass of Russian knapweed (acroptilon repens) and associated plant species. Weed Technology. 19(1):62-72.
INCREASING DESIRED SPECIES DIVERSITY DURING REVEGETATION USING SEED SOURCE ISLANDS - (Abstract Only)
Denny, M.K., Sheley, R.L., Jacobs, J.S., Pokorny, M.L. 2003. Increasing desired species diversity during revegetation using seed source islands [abstract]. 15th Annual International Conference of the Society for Ecological Restoration, November 19-23, 2003, Austin, Texas. WWW.SER.org/pdf/2003_abstracts_A-L.pdf.
A STEPWISE PROCESS FOR IMPLEMENTING AUGMENTATIVE RESTORATION - (Abstract Only)
Sheley, R.L., Jacobsen, J. 2003. A stepwise process for implementing augmentative restoration. 15th Annual International Conference of the Society for Ecological Restoration, November 19-23, 2003, Austin, Texas. WWW.SER.org/pdf/2003_abstracts_A-L.pdf.
INFLUENCE OF CYPHOCLEONUS ACHATES (COLOEPTERA: CIRCULIONIDAE), NITROGEN, AND SUCROSE ON CENTAUREA MACULOSA LAM. (SPOTTED KNAPWEED) - (Abstract Only)
Brockington, M.R., Sheley, R.L., Jacobsen, J.J., Svejcar, A.J., Jacobs, J.S. 2003. Influence of cyphocleonus achates (coloeptera: circulionidae), nitrogen, and sucrose on centaurea maculosa lam. (spotted knapweed) [abstract]. 15th Annual International Conference of the Society for Ecological Restoration, November 19-23, 2003, Austin, Texas. WWW.SER.org/pdf/2003_abstracts-A-L.pdf.
USING R* TO QUANTIFY COMPETITION BETWEEN TWO NATIVE SPECIES ON SEMI-ARID, WESTERN RANGELAND - (Abstract Only)
Krueger-Mangold, J., Sheley, R.L., Svejcar, A.J., Engel, R. 2003. Using r* to quantify competition between two native species on semi-arid, western rangeland. 15th Annual International Conference of the Society for Ecological Restoration, November 19-23, 2003, Austin, Texas. WWW.SER.org/pdf/2003_abstracts_A-L.pdf.
INCREASING DESIRED SPECIES DIVERISTY DURING REVEGETATION USING SEED SOURCE ISLANDS - (Abstract Only)
INFLUENCE OF SOIL WATER AVAILABILITY ON COMPETITION AMONG LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA) AND GRASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinella, M.J., Sheley, R.L. 2005. Influence of soil water availability on competition among leafy spurge (euphorbia esula) and grasses. Western North American Naturalist. 65(2):233-241.
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