At the core of GATC's purpose is to "to teach and encourage public observation of conservation ethics", "to encourage the preservation of wilderness areas", "and to encourage and assist the national and state governments in the preservation and conservation of our forests and natural resources."
The following are GATC pages that discuss important conservation efforts:
GATC's Position Statement on Interstate 3
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid Infestation in The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest