Curry County Mammals I Have Known: Stories of wild animals, backwoods life, and forest conservation in Southwest Oregon

by Jim Rogers, Teresa Bird (Compiler), Ann Vileisis

Overview

Curry County Mammals I Have Known is a collection of stories written by local conservation hero, Jim Rogers, about some of Curry County's furry residents. Jim's observations offer scientific information and local history with a personal touch as he shares his experiences with wild animals, as well as backwoods life and efforts to protect the Grassy Knob Wilderness. The stories offer invaluable local insight and often the opportunity for a good laugh.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666271003
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	04/26/2021
Pages:	134
Sales rank:	384,669
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.29(d)

About the Author

Jim Rogers has lived along Southern Oregon's Elk River for more than four decades. A local logger-turned-environmentalist, he devoted much of his life to protecting the old-growth forests of Elk River, including two wilderness areas.

Teresa Bird lives on the Southern Oregon Coast and has spent time with Jim exploring the woods of Elk River and soaking up his knowledge and experiences. She compiled Jim's stories into this publication for the Kalmiopsis Audubon Society, with the counsel of Ann Vileisis.

Ann Vileisis is the president of the Kalmiopsis Audubon Society. She has worked with Jim on local conservation issues for many years and was honored to write the introduction about him. She is also the author of three books: Abalone, Kitchen Literacy, and Discovering the Unknown Landscape.

Editorial Reviews

The South Coast of Oregon is a steep, wild, mysterious land. Few of us gain much access, and of those who do, few emerge to tell good stories of the place. In this wonderful, engaging book Jim Rogers shares tales of his many encounters with wild creatures—based on patient observation and exploration spanning decades. The South Coast's mountains, forests, and rivers are better protected for us all because of Jim's valiant efforts.

Research Geologist, US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station (retired) - Fred Swanson

Jim Rogers has dedicated decades of his life to conservation, and his love of southwest Oregon's landscape shines in Curry County Mammals I Have Known. With observations made across decades, Jim has nurtured deep connections to the natural world. His stories, weaving personal tales with scientific understandings, give us all a path to better know and connect with the wild mammals of this place.

Author of Conifer Country and editor of The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History - Michael Kauffmann

Reflecting on a life spent in the woods, Jim Rogers shares remarkable stories that make us laugh, understand, and appreciate the world around us. Thanks, Jim, for taking care of our forests and for writing about your encounters with their remarkable and beloved wildlife.

Author of Trees and Forests of America and Field Guide to Oregon Rivers - Tim Palmer