The Southeast Chapter American Bamboo Society, Inc is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes.

The Southeast Chapter shall promote knowledge of and interest in Bamboo: to present educational programs about bamboo, including meetings, classes and publications; to encourage the growth and propagation of bamboo by botanical gardens; to aid in the importation and quarantine of bamboo according to USDA guidelines; to provide support facilities where records, books, publications and other pertinent information will be made accessible to the Chapter's members and to the general public; to engage in and encourage such projects and research as may further the best interests of the community and the objectives of the Chapter; to co-operate with other organizations, foundations and institutions in the futherance of its objectives and interest in the knowledge of bamboo.