Another Great One Wanders On...

IronNoggin

IronNoggin

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Dr. Valerius Geist, 1938-2021, died last night. World leader on biology of mountain sheep. Controversial, outspoken, brilliant scientist. Retired from University of Calgary living in Port Alberni, BC on Vancouver Island.

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Knew Val reasonably well.
Attended a few classes from him back in the day.
And did confer with him on and off over the years on management situations.
Was always open and friendly. As well as extremely gifted and intelligent all round.
A Mentor, and one I admired greatly.

I am deeply saddened by his passing.
He was a Great Man, and one our whole Community will miss dearly.

Rest In Peace Sir.
If anyone ever deserved that, you most certainly cut that mustard...

Sadly,
Matt
 
Wow. Just this morning I was reading Elk Country, again. It never leaves it's place on my coffee table. He left a real mark on conservation and the understanding of ungulates and their habitat. Sorry for your loss Nog.
 
He was an amazing ecologist who did so much, and was able to see the big picture rather than the one at the end of a tunnel.
 
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