Leading by Example

 

We said ‘Yes, we’re going to do this, and do it now.’

~ Chris West, Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust

Volunteers Achieve Accreditation

Board Chair Leads by Example

“The seal has enhanced our standing in the community. It demonstrates our dedication to our mission and our community.”

~ Clive Gray, Greensboro Land Trust

Why Accreditation Matters

Accreditation recognizes organizations for meeting national standards for excellence, upholding the public trust and ensuring that conservation efforts are permanent.

Evolution of a Land Trust

“We are committed to showing our supporters and citizenry that we are a solid, compliant and trustworthy organization. Accreditation would finally give us recognition of our efforts.”

~ Nancy Newman, Jefferson Land Trust

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Six Land Trusts Achieve Accreditation

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Photo courtesy of Chelan-Douglas Land Trust

207 Accredited Land Trusts Nationwide

(April 24, 2013 | Saratoga Springs, NY) – Six organizations were recently awarded the national distinction of land trust accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, making a total of 207 land trusts nationwide. (A list of the newly accredited organizations follows this release.)

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Registering to Apply for First-Time Accreditation

Interest in land trust accreditation is growing! Due to anticipated high demand for the program, application slots for first-time accreditation in 2014 will be selected via a lottery that is going to be open starting May 1, 2013 and ending May 31, 2013. Click here for complete details.

 
 

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Keeping the Promise: Perpetuity and the Land Trust Accreditation Program