BCWF- Dr Valerius Geist

[BCWF]

Our keynote speaker at the AGM was Dr. Valerius Geist, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary.

He is a specialist on the biology, behavior, and social dynamics of North American large mammals.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g2mjDiDiLM&t=2061s

[Moose63]

Very interesting.....

[Red_Mist]

this got my attention

[BgBlkDg]

Val Geist, is one of my personal heros, a REAL *biologist* and one with actual bush experience. Some of the current crop of urbanized, pussified characters, could take a lesson from his career and philosophy.

[Fisher-Dude]

Val Geist, is one of my personal heros, a REAL *biologist* and one with actual bush experience. Some of the current crop of urbanized, pussified characters, could take a lesson from his career and philosophy.

My thoughts exactly. I had a great chat with him at the AGM. He's the real deal.

[Stresd]

Thouroughly enjoy his writing. Excellent infomation in his books. I have most of them. The best being "Mule Deer Country"

[Walking Buffalo]

Thouroughly enjoy his writing. Excellent infomation in his books. I have most of them. The best being "Mule Deer Country"

I would put "Mountain Sheep and Man" (1975) ahead of "Mule Deer Country".

This one is a good read on the growth of the young biologist and how he developed as an intuitive researcher.

[BgBlkDg]

I met and spoke with him shortly after this was published, we talked about being alone for months in the mountains of NW BC, with no breaks and rather quirky radio contact. He did it the WINTER and I in summer, I was and am VERY impressed with his work, writing, most of which I own and read and Val himself.

If, we had those like him, few as they are, in political power here, our issues would not exist.

[wideopenthrottle]

I saw his signature from the petition against the island gates....I know it's a bit of a stretch but, perhaps he has some interest in politics?

[Seeker]

I saw his signature from the petition against the island gates....I know it's a bit of a stretch but, perhaps he has some interest in politics?
I doubt that would be an interest at his age.... He was/is a professor at the University of Calgary, so unless he works out of province, I doubt that he would qualify for BC provincial politics. It was a good speech. His quick description of Chronic wasting disease was eye opening. I have heard of it, but the gravity of it is scary.

[Walking Buffalo]

I doubt that would be an interest at his age.... He was/is a professor at the University of Calgary, so unless he works out of province, I doubt that he would qualify for BC provincial politics. It was a good speech. His quick description of Chronic wasting disease was eye opening. I have heard of it, but the gravity of it is scary.

I believe Val is a BC resident, what some would call actively retired.

And the CWD issue is getting scarier every day.

An 85% infection rate in Mature (3 years plus) Male Mule deer is now occurring in some Alberta herds.
Population modelling under current rates of infection is showing a strong likelihood for localized extirpation .

A newly released study shows that CWD CAN be infectious to Macaques (Old World Monkeys), which is in contradiction to previous beliefs that Humans and related species had a strong species barrier to contracting this disease.

Health agencies across the world are scrambling upon revelation of this new information....

[Stresd]

Lives just north of Port Alberni

Very nice, short reading Bio

http://www.seniorlivingmag.com/articles/2013/11/the-wildlife-advocate

Val and his wife now live on 20 peaceful acres a few miles north of Port Alberni.
“We first came to the Alberni Valley in 1958 because Renate’s parents had moved here. We liked what we saw and visited Vancouver Island summer after summer with children and then grandchildren, finally retiring to this acreage. It’s a wonderful area with easy access to oceans and back country. I cherish my friends in Port Alberni and feel thoroughly at home here. I have travelled a lot, but Port Alberni is special.”
The couple have geese, chickens and rabbits (for the pot) and three dogs, while a neighbour uses most of their meadowland to graze beef cattle. They also have multitudinous European vines and Val makes about 200 bottles of wine a year. They grow their own fruit and vegetables: peas, beans, potatoes, garlic, leeks, cucumber, quince and pears.

[Whonnock Boy]

It's outdated. His wife passed away not too long ago.
Lives just north of Port Alberni

Very nice, short reading Bio

http://www.seniorlivingmag.com/articles/2013/11/the-wildlife-advocate

Val and his wife now live on 20 peaceful acres a few miles north of Port Alberni.
“We first came to the Alberni Valley in 1958 because Renate’s parents had moved here. We liked what we saw and visited Vancouver Island summer after summer with children and then grandchildren, finally retiring to this acreage. It’s a wonderful area with easy access to oceans and back country. I cherish my friends in Port Alberni and feel thoroughly at home here. I have travelled a lot, but Port Alberni is special.”
The couple have geese, chickens and rabbits (for the pot) and three dogs, while a neighbour uses most of their meadowland to graze beef cattle. They also have multitudinous European vines and Val makes about 200 bottles of wine a year. They grow their own fruit and vegetables: peas, beans, potatoes, garlic, leeks, cucumber, quince and pears.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Finally found the time to watch it all.
Sure glad i did