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Commission Announcements 

  • Special News. The 2026 Requirements Manual was released on 3/19. Click here to learn more. 
    • If your land trust’s application is currently in process or coming up later in 2026, there is no need to take any immediate action as changes to the requirements and related documentation are phased in.
    • If your land trust’s application is due in 2027 or later, please be sure to refer to the updated application materials.

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