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“Don’s writing is inspired by his wide-ranging life experience. Growing up on the US west coast, he attends a multi-racial high school in Seattle. Later he joins the US Peace Corps, working with farmers in rural Colombia. Returning to the US in the late Sixties, he joins student protest movements against the war in Vietnam. Finishing his undergraduate degree, he works on cattle ranches in eastern Washington. Persisting in his opposition to Vietnam war and the draft, Gayton and his young family immigrate to Canada, to begin a new life in Saskatchewan. After finishing a Master's degree, Don works with small farmers on the Indian Reserves of central Saskatchewan.
In 1990 Don and his family move to Nelson, BC, where he works as a range and grassland manager for the BC Forest Service. During this time he deepens his lifelong fascination with grasslands, and acquires a new interest in fire ecology. After retiring from the Forest Service, Don starts a new career as an independent consulting ecologist, based in Summerland, BC.
Gayton maintains a lifelong interest in books and writing. His first book was published in 1990, and he continues an active writing career today. His work reflects his deep association to place, ecology and cultures other than his own. Don’s literary activity includes creative non-fiction and fiction, as well as scientific and technical writing. Gayton is a frequent speaker at local university, college and community events.”
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In 1990 Don and his family move to Nelson, BC, where he works as a range and grassland manager for the BC Forest Service. During this time he deepens his lifelong fascination with grasslands, and acquires a new interest in fire ecology. After retiring from the Forest Service, Don starts a new career as an independent consulting ecologist, based in Summerland, BC.
Gayton maintains a lifelong interest in books and writing. His first book was published in 1990, and he continues an active writing career today. His work reflects his deep association to place, ecology and cultures other than his own. Don’s literary activity includes creative non-fiction and fiction, as well as scientific and technical writing. Gayton is a frequent speaker at local university, college and community events.”
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