ix, 94 p. : ill. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. / This thesis examines the Long-Term Ecological Reflections at H.J. Andrews
Experimental Forest, Oregon, a project that promotes creative inquiry at an ecological
research station. I analyze how reflective writing contributes to a deeper understanding
of ecosystem processes and fosters a closer connection to nature, referred to as
"ecological awareness." I argue that the greatest ecological awareness comes from a
combination of scientific and artistic ways of knowing as well as physical immersion in
nature. I critically analyze the work of four writers: Jane Coffey, Vicki Graham,
Freeman House, and Robin Kimmerer. These works create a strong connection to place
for the reader and facilitate an understanding of the forest ecosystem through a
discussion of scientific facts. They also create a sense of place through vivid and
metaphorical language. These reflections will become an increasingly valuable mode of
inquiry as the Andrews Forest develops a stronger writer-scientists interaction. / Committee in Charge: Dr. Louise V. Westling, Chair;
Dr. Brendan Bohannan;
Dr. Scott D. Bridgham
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:uoregon.edu/oai:scholarsbank.uoregon.edu:1794/9872 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Hoshaw, Robert M., 1983- |
| Publisher | University of Oregon |
| Source Sets | University of Oregon |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Relation | University of Oregon theses, Environmental Studies Program, M.S., 2009; |
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