An elusive ringtail sighting in Oregon highlights the success of a family’s long-term commitment to restoring and protecting wildlife habitat.
A rare ringtail, also known as the “miner’s cat,” was captured on a trail camera in Oregon’s Epstein Family Forest, rewarding years of conservation work by landowners Bill and Sarah Epstein. After decades of restoring the once-damaged forest, the property has become a thriving habitat for diverse wildlife. Conservationists say the sighting is a powerful example of how private land restoration can help protect native species and strengthen local ecosystems.