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Al West (1932-2026) : A Life in Service to Forests, Fire, & Ojai
This special episode lives up to that designation.
Yesterday, Ojai lost one of its most accomplished and respected citizens, Al West, who passed away at the age of 94.
Today we're revisiting a conversation from our archives so that listeners can hear directly from a man who dedicated his life to caring for forests, watersheds, and communities. This is my conversation with Al West.
When Al West arrived in Ojai as a young District Ranger in the 1960s, few could have imagined the impact he would have on our valley — or on America's public lands.
Born in England and immigrating to North America…
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