The Coalition of Purgatory

Bryce Ellwood, a naturalist, journalist and photographer is assigned the six-month task of recording the flora and fauna of a remote area of British Columbia that is slated for development as a five star ski resort. The story describes his work, his adoption of an orphaned bear cub and his relationship with a local Indian lady.
The difficulties of working alone in a remote area are highlighted by a few disasters that occur. He finds himself injured and unable to communicate with the outside world.
The world view of the developer is also described in some detail.
The story is based somewhat on a struggle that natives in British Columbia have been waging against commercial development of their pristine lands.