VALUES
OUR GUIDING VALUES
These deeply ingrained core principles guide all the actions of each team and department, and serve as our foundational culture. Our values guide hiring, planning and execution of work, as well as staff recognition and rewards.
Pursue Excellence
Build a department-wide culture of continuous improvement, effective and open communication, and authentic collaboration both internally and externally.
Act with Integrity, Trust & Respect
With each other and the community, demonstrate transparency, assume positive intent, and practice empathy by listening to understand different perspectives, respecting unique backgrounds and experiences, and taking accountability for actions.
Focus on the Collective Good
Adopt a broad mindset that we are interconnected across internal functions, with each other, and with other entities. Positive collective actions working together can support a healthy natural world and a vibrant, sustainable community.
Commit to Staff Well-Being
Empower staff to create a safe, inclusive, and celebrated workplace that values each other, a work/life balance, and being an enjoyable place to work.
Demonstrate Leadership
Serve as courageous leaders and collaborators in land conservation and sustainable management. Engage in strategic, proactive, and open-minded efforts to make hard decisions and apply new or innovative practices. We recognize failure as integral to progress.
