Fear or Facts about Cougars, Bears, Wolves
Brian Vincent, 25.04.2008 14:16
Cougars, wolves, bears, and other keystone species are critical to maintaining ecosystems. And they symbolize the rugged beauty that is Oregon. But they have also long been feared. So how should these species be “managed?” Or should they be "managed" at all? Last year, Oregon officials began implementing a controversial plan to kill cougars across the state. Is such a plan warranted? Or it is based more on fear than fact? Come learn about these magnificent species, why they are essential, and how we can live with them.
BIG WILDLIFE
PRESENTS
IS FEAR TRUMPING FACT?
Are cougars, bears, wolves, and other big wildlife really threats?
Or can we learn to live with them?
WHAT: “Is Fear Trumping Fact?” is a public forum that will provide a lively discussion about managing Oregon’s wildlife, showcase the ecological importance of top predators, and offer tips for living among them. Includes stunning wildlife images and disturbing visuals of animal control programs.
Speakers: *State Senator Alan Bates
*State Representative Peter Buckley
*Brian Vincent, Big Wildlife
*Don Tipping, Seven Seeds Farm
Invited: Governor Ted Kulongoski’s staff
WHEN: 7 PM, Thursday, May 22nd
WHERE: Meese Room, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. , Ashland
WHY: Cougars, wolves, bears, and other keystone species are critical to maintaining ecosystems. And they symbolize the rugged beauty that is Oregon. But they have also long been feared. So how should these species be “managed?” Last year, Oregon officials began implementing a controversial plan to kill cougars across the state. Is such a plan warranted? Or it is based more on fear than fact? Come learn about these species, why they are essential, and how we can live with them.
CO-SPONSORED BY: Psychology Club of Southern Oregon University, Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center *
CONTACT: Professor Kimberley Cox, SOU, Department of Psychology, 
coxki@sou.edu, 541-552-6948
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BRIAN VINCENT on the BRAIN LABOR REPORT radio show April 24, 2008
"Cougar Management in Oregon"
http://www.kskq.org/brainlabor/?p=272
We talk with Brian Vincent, Communications Director of Big Wildlife about Oregon’s Cougar Management Plan.
e-mail:: big_wildlife@shaw.ca
Homepage:: http://www.bigwildlife.org
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