Article II. Statement of Work
Establish a Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere Cooperative (SAMAB). The cooperative shall be managed and directed through an executive committee comprised of one representative from each party to this agreement. The executive committee shall establish program policies consistent with the cooperative's objectives.
Cooperate with regional, state, and local governments, individuals, and other interested organizations to develop a land ethic that recognizes the importance of ecologically sound management of natural and cultural resources.
Identify principal environmental and developmental issues related to the objectives of the cooperative. This will be accomplished through a series of conferences and meetings with interested groups and individuals.
Undertake an ongoing and comprehensive effort to identify long-term, sustainable, and ecologically sound economic development opportunities.
Undertake cooperative research and resource management initiatives which are regional in scope and disseminate resulting information from these activities.
Develop and implement a voluntary environmental education program with the public school systems of the region and with other interested organizations.
Establish cooperative relationships with state, local, and other federal entities within the region.
Procure and disseminate informational materials appropriate to this project.
Empower the executive committee to establish a Southern Appalachian Biosphere Coordinating Office which can provide the expertise and labor to carry out the functions desired by the parties to this agreement.