Altadena Reciprocity Project: Building Community Through Lumber with Jeff Perry, Angel City Lumber

SummaryIn this episode of the Ecosystem Member podcast, host Rick Evans welcomes back Jeff Perry, founder of Angel City Lumber, to discuss the profound impact of recent wildfires in Los Angeles and the innovative responses that have emerged from them. Jeff shares his evolving relationship with nature, particularly in light of the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires, which have reshaped his perspective on community and environmental stewardship.The discussion delves into the Altadena Reciprocity Project, an initiative aimed at repurposing fallen trees from wildfire sites to support local rebuilding efforts. Jeff explains how Angel City Lumber is sourcing logs from both residential and national forests, milling them into affordable lumber for those affected by the fires. The episode highlights the importance of creativity in problem-solving and community engagement, as Jeff emphasizes the need for empathy and connection in the face of adversity. Listeners are encouraged to support the project at the link below and learn more about the ongoing efforts to restore the community and its natural resources.KeywordsEcosystem Member, Jeff Perry, Angel City Lumber, Altadena Reciprocity Project, wildfires, community rebuilding, nature connection, creativity in business, environmental stewardshipChapters00:00 Introduction and Context06:30 Evolving Relationship with Nature09:53 The Altadena Reciprocity Project16:49 Creativity in Problem Solving23:18 Deep Connections to Los Angeles27:54 Supporting the Altadena Reciprocity ProjectLinksAngel City Lumber Angel City Lumber on Instagram Altadena Reciprocity Project Angel City Reciprocity