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Mission & Values

Our Mission

We set standards of excellence that inspire, connect, and equip people to steward wild landscapes.

Our Mission

Goals

1.  Take care of wild public lands in our bootprint.

2.  Provide transformational opportunities in the outdoors that inspire and connect the next generation of conservation stewards.

3.  Increase public awareness, access, and relevancy to wilderness.

4.  Build organizational sustainability and fiscal responsibility.

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Values

Our Values

Stewardship

We care for wild places with respect, humility, and purpose. Wilderness 
is our shared home, grounding us, and calling us to responsibility. Wild public lands have 
enduring value, and we share a collective duty to protect the ecological benefits they 
provide for current and future generations. Rooted in service, we stand as mindful, 
compassionate, and steadfast stewards.

Community

We value fellowship, teamwork, and genuine connection. We foster a 
community where people feel supported, included, and rooted in belonging. Trust is 
central to how we show up for one another. We earn it through integrity, transparency, 
and accountability. Together, we build relationships that strengthen our work and allow 
us to accomplish more than we ever could alone. 

Excellence

We take pride in our work and strive for excellence in all we do. Through 
dedication, leadership, and continuous improvement, we honor our mission and uphold a 
standard of quality that reflects our love of service, stewardship, and one another. We 
invest in our work and in each other and strive toward excellence together.

JEDI at SAWS
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CONTACT US

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ADDRESS

225 E Chestnut St, STE 001

Asheville, NC 28801

PHONE

828-785-1517

EMAIL

© 2026 by Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards

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