Stephen R. R. Shifley, PhD

Treesearch Publications

• Paul S. Johnson, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Robert Rogers, Daniel C. C. Dey, John M. Kabrick. 2024. The Ecology and Silviculture of Oaks
• Jacob S. Fraser, Lauren S. Pile, Brad Graham, Michael A. Jenkins, John M. Kabrick, Michael Saunders, Marty Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2023. Carbon dynamics in old-growth forests of the Central Hardwoods Region, USA
• Marty Spetich, Michael A. Jenkins, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Robert F. Wittwer, David L. Graney. 2022. Characteristics of dry-mesic old-growth oak forests in the Eastern United States
• Marty Spetich, Zhaofei Fan, Hong He, Wen Wang, Michael Crosby, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2019. Oak Decline—What We Know Today and What To Do About It
• Lance A. Vickers, William McWilliams, Benjamin O. Knapp, Anthony W. D'Amato, Michael R. Saunders, Stephen R. R. Shifley, John M. Kabrick, Daniel C. C. Dey, David R. Larsen, James A. Westfall. 2019. Using a tree seedling mortality budget as an indicator of landscape-scale forest regeneration security
• Frank R. Thompson, Brice Hanberry, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Brian K. Davidson. 2018. Restoration of pine-oak woodlands in Missouri: Using science to inform land management debates and decisions
• Wenchi Jin, Hong S. He, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Wen J. Wang, John M. Kabrick, Brian K. Davidson. 2018. How can prescribed burning and harvesting restore shortleaf pine-oak woodland at the landscape scale in central United States? Modeling joint effects of harvest and fire regimes
• David N. N. Bengston, Mike Dockry, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2018. Anticipating cascading change in land use: Exploring the implications of a major trend in US northern forests
• Martin A. Spetich, Zhaofei Fan, Zhen Sui, Michael Crosby, Hong S. He, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Ted Leininger, W. Keith Moser. 2017. Tree mortality estimates and species distribution probabilities in southeastern United States forests
• Wenchi Jin, Hong S. He, Frank R. Thompson, Wen J. Wang, Jacob S. Fraser, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Brice Hanberry, William D. Dijak. 2017. Future forest aboveground carbon dynamics in the central United States: the importance of forest demographic processes
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Hong S. He, Heike Lischke, Wen J. Wang, Wenchi Jin, Eric J. Gustafson, Jonathan R. Thompson, Frank R. Thompson, William D. Dijak, Jian Yang. 2017. The past and future of modeling forest dynamics: from growth and yield curves to forest landscape models
• Marty Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2017. Guidelines for sampling aboveground biomass and carbon in mature central hardwood forests
• David R. Larsen, John M. Kabrick, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Randy G. Jensen. 2017. Forest Dynamics at the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project viewed through stocking diagrams
• John M. Kabrick, Daniel C. C. Dey, Benjamin O. Knapp, David R. Larsen, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Henry E. Stelzer. 2017. Proceedings of the 20th Central Hardwood Forest Conference
• David N. N. Bengston, Mike Dockry, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2017. Anticipating cascading change in forests: Seeking a deeper understanding of the future
• Brice Hanberry, Hong S. He, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2016. Loss of aboveground forest biomass and landscape biomass variability in Missouri, US
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, W. Keith Moser. 2016. Glossary
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, W. Keith Moser. 2016. Appendices
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Francisco X. Aguilar. 2016. The outlook for northern forests
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead. 2016. Assessing and forecasting change in northern forests
• Michael E. Goerndt, W. Keith Moser, Patrick D. Miles, David N. Wear, Ryan DeSantis, Robert Huggett, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Kenneth E. Skog. 2016. Projection methods
• W. Keith Moser, Patrick D. Miles, Aimee L. Stephens, Dale D. Gormanson, Stephen R. R. Shifley, David N. Wear, Robert Huggett, Ruhong Li. 2016. Maintenance of productive capacity of forest ecosystems
• Michael E. Goerndt, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Patrick D. Miles, David N. Wear, Francisco X. Aguilar. 2016. Projections of forest contributions to global carbon cycles
• Nianfu Song, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Michael Bowker, Marla R. Emery, Francisco X. Aguilar, Kenneth E. Skog. 2016. Maintenance and enhancement of long-term multiple socioeconomic benefits to meet the needs of societies
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, W. Keith Moser. 2016. Future forests of the northern United States
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, W. Keith Moser. 2016. Front matter
• Marty Spetich, Zhaofei Fan, Hong S. He, Wen J. Wang, Michael K. Crosby, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2016. Oak decline across the Ozark Highlands- from stand to landscape and regional scale processes
• Christy A. Lowney, Bradley D. Graham, Martin A. Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Michael R. Saunders, Michael A. Jenkins. 2015. Two decades of compositional and structural change in deciduous old-growth forests of Indiana, USA
• Zhaofei Fan, Qi Yao, Daniel C. C. Dey, Marty Spetich, Andrew Ezell, Stephen R. R. Shifley, John M. Kabrick, Randy Jensen. 2015. Efficacy and associated factors of even- and uneven-aged management to promote oak regeneration in the Missouri Ozarks
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, W. Keith Moser, Michael E. Goerndt, Nianfu Song, Mark D. D. Nelson, David J. Nowak, Patrick D. Miles, Brett J. Butler, Ryan DeSantis, Francisco X. Aguilar, Brian G. Tavernia. 2014. Futures project anticipates changes and challenges facing forests of the northern United States
• Wen J. Wang, Hong S. He, Marty Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson, William D. Dijak, Qia Wang. 2014. A framework for evaluating forest landscape model predictions using empirical data and knowledge
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, W. Keith Moser, David J. Nowak, Patrick D. Miles, Brett J. Butler, Francisco X. Aguilar, Ryan DeSantis, Eric J. Greenfield. 2014. Five anthropogenic factors that will radically alter forest conditions and management needs in the Northern United States
• Wen J. Wang, Hong S. He, Jacob S. Fraser, Frank R. Thompson, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Marty Spetich. 2014. LANDIS PRO: a landscape model that predicts forest composition and structure changes at regional scales
• Jacob S. Fraser, Hong S. He, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Wen J. Wang, Frank R. Thompson. 2013. Simulating stand-level harvest prescriptions across landscapes: LANDIS PRO harvest module design
• Wen J. Wang, Hong S. He, Marty Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson, David R. Larsen, Jacob S. Fraser, Jian Yang. 2013. A large-scale forest landscape model incorporating multi-scale processes and utilizing forest inventory data
• John M. Kabrick, John P. Dwyer, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Brandon S. O'Neil. 2013. Components and nutrient concentrations of small-diameter woody biomass for energy
• Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2013. The Northern Forest Futures Project: examining past, present, and future trends affecting forests in and around the central hardwood forest region
• Wen J. Wang, Hong S. He, Marty Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson, Jacob S. Fraser. 2013. Modeling the effects of harvest alternatives on mitigating oak decline in a Central Hardwood Forest landscape
• Francisco X. Aguilar, Michael E. Goerndt, Nianfu Song, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2012. Internal, external and location factors influencing cofiring of biomass with coal in the U.S. northern region
• Nianfu Song, Francisco X. Aguilar, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Michael E. Goerndt. 2012. Analysis of U.S. household wood energy consumption: 1967-2009
• W. Keith Moser, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2012. The Northern Forest Futures Project: A forward look at forest conditions in the northern United States
• Zong Bo Shang, Hong S. He, Weimin Xi, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Brian J. J. Palik. 2012. Integrating LANDIS model and a multi-criteria decision-making approach to evaluate cumulative effects of forest management in the Missouri Ozarks, USA
• Zhaofei Fan, Xiuli Fan, Michael K. Crosby, W. Keith Moser, Hong He, Marty Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2012. Spatio-Temporal Trends of Oak Decline and Mortality under Periodic Regional Drought in the Ozark Highlands of Arkansas and Missouri
• Michael E. Goerndt, Francisco X. Aguilar, Patrick D. Miles, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Nianfu Song, Hank Stelzer. 2012. Regional assessment of woody biomass physical availability as an energy feedstock for combined combustion in the US northern region
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Executive Summary: Forests of the Northern United States
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Glossary
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Appendix
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Characteristics of sustainable forest management
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Summary and Synthesis
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Acknowledgments
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Literature Cited
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Criterion 2: Maintenance of productive capacity of forest ecosystems
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Criterion 3: Maintenance of forest ecosystem health and vitality
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Criterion 4: Conservation and maintenance of soil and water resources
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Criterion 5: Maintenance of forest contributions to global carbon cycles
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Criterion 6: Maintenance and enhancement of long-term multiple socioeconomic benefits to meet the needs of societies
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Criterion 7: Legal, institutional, and economic framework for forest conservation and sustainable management
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Criterion 8: Urban and community forests
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Introduction
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Framing the issues affecting northern forests
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Strategies for sustainable forest management
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Forest conditions and trends in the northern United States
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Criterion 1: Conservation of biological diversity
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Susan I. Stewart, David J. Nowak, Dale D. Gormanson, W. Keith Moser, Sherri Wormstead, Eric J. Greenfield. 2012. Forests of the Northern United States
• Nianfu Song, Francisco X. Aguilar, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Michael E. Goerndt. 2012. Factors affecting wood energy consumption by U.S. households
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson. 2011. Chapter 6 Spatial and Temporal Patterns in the Amount of Young Forests and Implications for Biodiversity.
• Hong S. He, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson. 2011. Overview of contemporary issues of forest research and management in China
• Zhaofei Fan, Xiuli Fan, Hong He, Stephen R. R. Shifley, W. Keith Moser, Marty Spetich. 2011. Risk factors of oak decline and regional mortality patterns in the Ozark Highlands of Arkansas and Missouri
• Francisco X. Aguilar, Nianfu Song, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2011. Review of consumption trends and public policies promoting woody biomass as an energy feedstock in the U.S.
• Chadwick D. Rittenhouse, Stephen R. R. Shifley, William D. Dijak, Zhaofei Fan, Frank R. Thompson, Joshua J. Millspaugh, Judith A. Perez, Cynthia M. Sandeno. 2011. Chapter 13 Application of landscape and habitat suitability models to conservation: the Hoosier National Forest land-management plan
• Jian Yang, Hong S. He, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson, Yangjian Zhang. 2011. An innovative computer design for modeling forest landscape change in very large spatial extents with fine resolutions
• Hong S. He, Jian Yang, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson. 2011. Challenges of forest landscape modeling - simulating large landscapes and validating results
• Yangjian Zhang, Hong S. He, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Jian Yang, Brian J. J. Palik. 2011. Evaluating the effects of alternative forest management plans under various physiographic settings using historical records as a reference
• Paul S. Johnson, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Robert Rogers. 2011. The Ecology and Silviculture of Oaks, Second Edition: A new book
• John M. Kabrick, Daniel C. C. Dey, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Jason L. Villwock. 2011. Early survival and growth of planted shortleaf pine seedlings as a function of initial size and overstory stocking
• Fan Zhaofei, Fan Xiuli, Marty Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley, W. Keith Moser, Randy G. Jensen, John M. Kabrick. 2011. Developing a stand hazard index for oak decline in upland Oak forests of the Ozark Highlands, Missouri
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Curtis H. Flather, Bill Smith, Kurt Riitters, Carolyn H. Sieg. 2010. Status and progress in large-scale assessment of biological diversity in the United States
• Yangjian Zhang, Hong S. He, William D. Dijak, Jian Yang, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Brian J. J. Palik. 2009. Integration of satellite imagery and forest inventory in mapping dominant and associated species at a regional scale
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Jian Yang, Hong He. 2009. Modeling fire and other disturbance processes using LANDIS
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson, William D. Dijak, Zhaofei F. Fan. 2008. Forecasting landscape-scale, cumulative effects of forest management on vegetation and wildlife habitat: a case study of issues, limitations, and opportunities
• Jian Yang, Hong S. He, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2008. Spatial controls of occurrence and spread of wildfires in the Missouri Ozark Highlands
• Zhaofei Fan, John M. Kabrick, Marty Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Randy G. Jensen. 2008. Oak mortality associated with crown dieback and oak borer attack in the Ozark Highlands
• Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2008. Fairly sustainable forestry: seven key concepts for defining local sustainability in a global ecosystem
• Zhaofei Fan, John M. Kabrick, Marty Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Randy G. Jensen. 2008. Oak mortality associated with crown dieback and oak borer attack in the Ozark Highlands
• John M. Kabrick, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2007. Red oak decline and mortality by ecological land type in the Missouri ozarks
• Jim Lootens-White, David R. Larsen, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2007. Height-Diameter Equations for 12 Upland Species in the Missouri Ozark Highlands
• Jian Yang, Hong S. Healy, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Eric J. Gustafson. 2007. Spatial patterns of modern period human-caused fire occurrence in the Missouri Ozark Highlands
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Zhaofei Fan, John M. Kabrick, Randy G. Jensen. 2006. Oak mortality risk factors and mortality estimation
• Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2006. Sustainable forestry in the balance
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson, William D. Dijak, Michael A. Larson, Joshua J. Millspaugh. 2006. Simulated effects of forest management alternatives on landscape structure and habitat suitability in the Midwestern United States
• Zhaofei Fan, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Marty Spetich, Frank R. Thompson, David R. Larsen. 2005. Abundance and size distribution of cavity trees in second-growth and old-growth central hardwood forests
• Zhaofei Fan, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Marty Spetich, Frank R. Thompson, David R. Larsen. 2005. Abundance and Size Distribution of Cavity Trees in Second-Growth and Old-Growth Central Hardwood Forests
• Zhaofei Fan, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson, David R Larsen. 2004. Simulated cavity tree dynamics under alternative timber harvest regimes
• Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2004. Oak Growth and Response to Thinning
• John M. Kabrick, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Randy G. Jensen, David R. Larsen, Jennifer K. Grabner. 2004. Oak Forest Composition, Site Quality, and Dynamics in Relation to Site Factors in the Southeastern Missouri Ozarks
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Neal Sullivan. 2004. Balancing growth, harvest, and consumption: a regional response to the national issue of forest sustainability
• Michael A. Larson, Frank R. Thompson, Joshua J. Millspaugh, William D. Dijak, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2004. Linking population viability, habitat suitability, and landscape simulation models for conservation planning
• Hong S. He, Bo Z. Shang, Tom Crow, Eric J. Gustafson, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2004. Simulating forest fuel and fire risk dynamics across landscapes--LANDIS fuel module design
• Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2004. The black walnut resource in the United States
• John M. Kabrick, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Randy G. Jensen, Zhaofei Fan, David R. Larsen. 2004. Factors Associated with Oak Mortality in Missouri Ozark Forests
• Zhaofei Fan, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Marty Spetich, Frank R. Thompson, David R. Larsen. 2003. Distribution of cavity trees in midwestern old-growth and second-growth forests
• Neal Sullivan, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2003. The status of timber resources in the North Central United States
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Robert Rogers. 2003. A new book: the ecology and silviculture of oaks
• Lynn M. Roovers, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2003. Composition, Structure, and Tree Reproduction at White Pine Hollow, Iowa, USA: A Remnant Old-Growth Forest
• Zhaofei Fan, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Marty Spetich, Frank R. Thompson, David R. Larsen. 2003. Distribution of cavity trees in midwesternold-growth and second-growth forests
• Neal Sullivan, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 2003. The status of timber resources in the North Central United States
• John M. Kabrick, Randy G. Jensen, Stephen R. R. Shifley, David R. Larsen. 2002. Woody vegetation following even-aged, uneven-aged, and no-harvest treatments on the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project Sites
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, John M. Kabrick. 2002. Proceedings of the second Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project Symposium: Post-treatment results of the landscape experiment
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Neal Sullivan. 2002. The Status of timber resources in the North Central United States.
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Neal Sullivan. 2001. Balancing Growth, Harvest, and Consumption of Hardwood Resources in the North Central Region
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Neal Sullivan. 2001. Growth, Producion, and Consumption of Forest Resources in the Upper Great Lakes Region of the United States
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson, David R. Larsen, William D. Dijak. 2000. Model forest landscape change in the Missouri Ozarks under alternative management practices
• Eric J. Gustafson, Stephen R. R. Shifley, David J. Mladenoff, Kevin K. Nimerfro, Hong S. He. 2000. Spatial simulation of forest succession and timber harvesting using LANDIS
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Brian L., eds. Brookshire. 2000. Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project: site history, soils, landforms, woody and herbaceous vegetation, down wood, and inventory methods for the landscape experiment.
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson, David R. Larsen, David J. Mladenoff, Eric J. Gustafson. 2000. Utilizing inventory information to calibrate a landscape simulation model
• Marty Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley, George R. Parker. 1999. Regional distribution and dynamics of coarse woody debris in Midwestern old-growth forests
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Brian L. Brookshire, David R. Larsen, Laura A. Herbeck, Randy G. Jensen. 1997. Snags and Down Wood on Upland Oak Sites in the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project
• John M. Kabrick, David R. Larsen, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 1997. Analysis of Pre-treatment Woody Vegetation and Environmental Data for the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project
• Zhiming Wang, Paul S. Johnson, H. E. Garrett, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 1997. Stability of diameter distributions in a managed uneven-aged oak forest in the Ozark Highlands
• Marty Spetich, Stephen R. R. Shifley, George R. Parker, Felix Ponder, Jr. 1997. Ground cover in old-growth forests of the central hardwood region
• David R. Larsen, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson, Brian L. Brookshire, Daniel C. C. Dey, Eric W. Kurzejeski, Kristine England. 1997. 10 Guidelines for Ecosystem Researchers: Lessons from Missouri
• Brian L. Brookshire, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 1997. Proceedings of the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project Symposium: an experimental approach to landscape research
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson, David R. Larsen, David J. Mladenoff. 1997. Modeling forest landscape change in the Ozarks: guiding principles and preliminary implementation
• Daniel C. C. Dey, Michael Ter-Mikaelian, Paul S. Johnson, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 1996. Users guide to ACORn: a comprehensive Ozark regeneration simulator
• R. Hoyt Richards, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Alan J. Rebertus, Stephen J. Chaplin. 1995. Characteristics and dynamics of an upland Missouri old-growth forest
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Lynn M. Roovers, Brian L. Brookshire. 1995. Structural and compositional differences between old-growth and mature second-growth forests in the Missouri Ozarks
• Lewis F. Ohmann, David F. Grigal, Stephen R. R. Shifley, William E. Berguson. 1994. Vegetative characteristics of five forest types across a Lake States sulfate disposition gradient.
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Burnell C. Fischer. 1989. Estimating growth and yield of mixed stands
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Burnell C. Fischer. 1989. Estimating Growth and Yield of Mixed Stands
• Alan R. Ek, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Thomas E. Burk. 1988. Forest growth modeling and prediction (Volumes 1 & 2).
• Stephen R. R. Shifley. 1987. A generalized system of models forecasting Central States tree growth.
• W. Brad Smith, Stephen R. R. Shifley. 1984. Diameter growth, survival, and volume estimates for trees in Indiana and Illinois.
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, John W. Jr. Moser, Kenneth M. Brown. 1982. Growth and yield model for the elm-ash-cottonwood type in Indiana.
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, W. Brad Smith. 1982. Diameter Growth, Survival, and Volume Estimates for Missouri Trees
• Stephen R. R. Shifley, Kenneth M. Brown. 1978. Elm-ash-cottonwood forest type bibliography.

Data and Tools

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  LANDIS Landscape Disturbance and Succession model

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  ACORn: A Comprehensive Ozark Regeneration simulator

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  Ecological Sustainability of Forests and Grasslands in the Central Hardwood Region

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  Northern Research Station

Multimedia

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  LANDIS-II Density Succession: Management-Driven Model Design and Application

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