MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Eastern national Forests Interpretive Association (ENFIA) is to aid and support the US Forest Service and other Contract Agencies, to achieve quality land managment under the sustainable multiple use management concept to meet the diverse needs of people.  ENFIA will carry out its mission through the following activities:

1.  Support the development and growth of the interpretive associations within the Eastern and Southern regions of the Forest Service and other Contract Agencies, by providing business support and other services.

2.  Sponsor, produce and sell through its outlets, books, pamphlets, audio-visual and other interpretive and educational materials pertaining to the National Forest System and other Contract Agencies.

3.  Make available to the public products and hanicrafts that interpret or symbolize the significance of the units of the National Forest Service and other Contract Agencies inorder to stimulate interest in our national culture, heritage, history, and natural resources.

4.  Assist in the preservation of historic buildings, cultural sites and objects on National Forest Service and other Contract Agencies lands, for the purose of furthering public understanding and enjoyment of our national heritage.

5.  Aid in the development and improvement of interpretive facilities within the National Forest System and other Contract Agencies, including signs, markers, exhibits, and other media.

6.  Promote and assist in the development and maintenance of interpretive and educational programs including the organization of volunteer and paid seasonal staff to conduct these activities.

7.  Under agreement with the Forest Service, operate and manage Forest Service and other Contract Agencies facilities such as campgrounds, entrance stations and other visitor conveniences where interpretive and educational opportunities otherwise are provided.