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Causes: Biological & Life Sciences
Mission: Our mission is to promote excellence in the professional practice of wilderness stewardship, science, and education to ensure the life-sustaining benefits of wilderness.
Programs: The society advances the profession of wilderness stewardship through science and education. The society's program service accomplishments include:- professionalize the discipline of wilderness management and stewardship through career development and networking. - improve the practice of wilderness stewardship by fostering development, delivery, and application of state-of-the-art science and best management practices. - build the capacity of agencies, organizations, and volunteers to support the national wilderness preservation system through collaboration and partnerships. - increase the resources needed to ensure an enduring resource of wilderness for present and future generations. - advance public awareness and support of the life-sustaining benefits of wilderness. - engage the next generation of wilderness stewards by supporting the expansion of educational, experiential, and professional development opportunities.