Welcome

Thank you for visiting the Land Trust Accreditation Commission's website.

Independent accreditation provides the assurance of quality and permanence of land conservation the public is looking for and publicly recognizes a land trust’s ability to protect important natural places and working lands forever.

Preparing for accreditation and the application process also affords land trusts the opportunity to review and implement policies that will help streamline their operations and lead to more effective land conservation.


 
June Accreditation Update
Read our June Accreditation Update for the latest news on the accreditation program, including registration for 2010 and 2011, updates to Guidance Documents, upcoming events, and more. Read more.
 
Registration for 2011 now open; slots still available for 2010 round 3
Registration for 2011 is now open! 2011 registration opened at 12:00 p.m. Eastern on June 2, 2010. Slots are also still available for 2010 round 3. Click here for more information and to register today.
 
Accreditation Program Changes Announced

January 20, 2010: Based on feedback the Commission received from land trusts that have been through the program, commissioner experience from reviewing more than 100 applications and an outside review, the accreditation process is changing to be more efficient for applicants and the Commission.

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Keeping the Promise

Perpetuity and the Land Trust Accreditation Program

Looking for a way to start a conversation at your land trust about applying for accreditation? Then check out our new video featuring accredited land trusts discussing the benefits of accreditation. The video features several land trusts that have successfully navigated the accreditation process and have emerged stronger and more effective as a result. We hope that land trusts across the nation will show the video at their board and staff meetings to start the conversation about accreditation. Watch the video now (below), download the video to take to your next meeting [right-click and select 'Save Link As': Windows Media Player file], or share the video by visiting our YouTube channel. Once you've watched the video, read our Getting Started fact sheet to help guide your land trust's journey to accreditation.