The Commission strives to provide informational and training opportunities to land trusts that are pursuing accreditation on topics ranging from how to prepare an effective and complete application to how to meet the documentation requirements for the indicator practices. Some of these opportunities are provided in person (at Rally: The National Land Conservation Conference and at regional land trust conferences) but most are provided online via webinars and conference calls. Whether you are already registered to apply or are just learning about the accreditation program, we hope to provide useful information on the program through these activities and to provide an opportunity for you to ask your burning questions. We also welcome your ideas; please send suggestions for future informational and training topics to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
It is important to note that the Commission's training opportunities generally focus on the accreditation processes (as described in the Applicant Handbook) and documenting your organization's implementation of the indicator practices (as described in the Requirements Manual). The Land Trust Alliance's training opportunities are more vast and diverse, providing people involved in conservation work with opportunities to advance their success through unique learning and networking programs in communities all across the country. The Alliance's training focuses on all of the practices from Land Trust Standards and Practices (not just the indicator practices) in addition to convening land trusts for training and learning about other, cutting edge topics.
See below for live events and webinars that are presented by the Commission.
In-Person Events
No in-person activities are planned at this time.
Visit the Land Trust Alliance website for information about upcoming in-person events.
Scheduled Webinars and Conference Calls
Webinars are workshops on the web; they allow participants to view a slideshow over the internet while also participating in a conference call. All you need to participate is a phone line and a reliable internet connection.
Visit the Land Trust Alliance's website for more upcoming webinars and workshops.
Open Forum on First-Time Accreditation: Lottery, Requirements Manual and Other Topics
Thursday, May 9 at 3:00 PM Eastern
The Commission is hosting this one-hour conference call as an opportunity for land trust staff, board members and volunteers to communicate with Commission staff, commissioners, and other land trusts in an open forum discussion environment. Bring your questions about the updates to the Requirements Manual, the application for accreditation, lottery registration or other accreditation-related topics and have them answered. The focus will be on first-time accreditation, and land trusts planning to apply for accreditation in 2014 or 2015 are encouraged to attend. Follow this link to register >>
Open Forum on Renewal of Accreditation: The Process, Requirements Manual and Other Topics
Thursday, May 30 at 3:00 PM Eastern
The Commission is hosting this one-hour conference call as an opportunity for land trust staff, board members and volunteers to communicate with Commission staff, commissioners, and other land trusts in an open forum discussion environment. Bring your questions about renewal of accreditation and have them answered. Find out what some of the common pitfalls have been with the first round of renewal applications and learn how you can avoid them. The focus will be on renewal of accreditation, and land trusts applying for renewal in 2014 round 2 and 2015 are encouraged to attend. Follow this link to register >>
Webinars Available On Demand
The Commission has recorded a number of webinars that are available on demand. Each webinar is about 60 minutes and consists of a narrated PowerPoint presentation that can be advanced or replayed as needed. Viewers can also see the text chat history of each webinar and see the responses to some commonly asked questions. Select any topic of interest to you, below, to get started.
Introduction to Accreditation
This webinar is a basic introduction to the land trust accreditation program. It’s designed for people who really are not that familiar with accreditation and are just starting to think about if accreditation might be right for their land trust. This webinar is also useful for people who work with land trusts, such as public agencies or municipalities, to learn more about the program in general.
Recorded April 5, 2012
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First-Time Accreditation Process In Depth: The Pre-Application
This webinar will focus on the pre-application process for first-time accreditation. Each element of the pre-application will be discussed, including the pre-application questionnaire, the Land Conservation Project Lists, the Schedule of Dedicated and Restricted Funds, and the public notice process. We will walk you through the pre-application process and offer tips on preparing a well-organized pre-application that effectively communicates your readiness to submit a complete application for accreditation. Individuals who have read the Applicant Handbook will find this webinar useful.
Recorded October 25, 2012
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First-Time Accreditation Process In Depth: The Application
This webinar focuses on the application process for first-time accreditation. Each element of the application process is discussed, including completing and submitting the application questionnaire, project documentation checklists, and assembling an application with all attachments; an overview of the application process and what to expect once your application has been submitted; and resources that are available to help you prepare. It is designed for people planning to prepare an application for accreditation. Participants should be familiar with the purpose of accreditation and the general process and may have read the Applicant Handbook.
Recorded May 24, 2012
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Voices of Experience: Learn about the First-Time Accreditation Process from Accredited Land Trusts
Learn about accreditation from land trusts that have been through the program in this webinar designed for organizations that are actively preparing for accreditation. Representatives from accredited land trusts will talk about how they prepared to apply for accreditation and relate their experiences going through the accreditation process. This webinar is presented in a manner that participants should already be familiar with the accreditation process and are preparing their organization’s application.
Recorded March 28, 2013
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Exploring the Requirements Manual and Accreditation Requirements for First-Time and Renewal of Accreditation
Do you have questions about interpreting accreditation requirements as they relate to Land Trust Standards and Practices? Then this webinar is for you. Get an overview of the Commission’s Requirements Manual and have your questions answered on how your land trust can best implement the practices for success in accreditation. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to use the Requirements Manual, including what they need to do to implement and document compliance with a sampling of the indicator practices.
1. Recorded July 26, 2012; Emphasis on practices 11E and 11A
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The Accreditation Renewal Process: A Primer and Requirements
Is your land trust accredited and thinking ahead toward renewal? Then this webinar is for you! A representative from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission provides an overview of the renewal of accreditation process as outlined in the revised Applicant Handbook. The presenter also provides an overview of the online renewal application system (based on content in the companion User Manual) and briefly explores how accredited land trusts might implement and document indicator practices for the purposes of renewal. Attend this webinar for important highlights and tips you can use, and have your questions answered as they relate to the renewal of accreditation process.
Recorded November 15, 2012
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