Saratoga Springs, New York (Mar. 1, 2022) - Accredited land trusts now protect 81% of land and easements held by all land trusts. According to the results from the National Land Trust Census, over 23 million acres are conserved and protected by accredited land trusts; that's approximately 10 times the size of Yellowstone National Park. With 26 land trusts earning first-time or renewed accreditation, the capacity for community-centered conservation continues to grow while the accreditation process ensures that accredited land trusts are operating at the highest conservation standards.

Saratoga Springs, New York (Aug. 19, 2021) - Thirty land trusts across the country have successfully completed the accreditation process, growing the list of accredited land trusts to 453. As the role of nature in healthy communities becomes more apparent, with the Outdoor Industry Association reporting 7.1 million more Americans participated in outdoor recreation in 2020 than in the year prior, accredited land trusts are vital organizations who are protecting and conserving the lands we love.

Saratoga Springs, New York (Feb 22, 2021) - The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a program promoting the highest national standards for ensuring permanence in the conservation of American lands, announced today that 33 land trusts across the United States achieved initial or renewed accreditation. There are now a total of 446 accredited land trusts across the country; they are based in 46 states and one territory.

Saratoga Springs, New York (February 26, 2020) - Land trusts continue to commit to excellence, trust and permanence and are investing in strengthening the land trust movement through first-time accreditation and renewal of accreditation.

Saratoga Springs, New York (August 6, 2019) – Summer is the time to get outside. Are you ready to explore new places? Check out the preserves and parks held by your local accredited land trust or by the land trust where you vacation.

“There are now 437 accredited land trusts conserving land for their communities in almost every corner of the country,” said Tammara Van Ryn, executive director of the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The Commission announced today that 15 additional organizations recently earned this mark of distinction for the first time.

Saratoga Springs, New York (February 27, 2019) - Today, the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a program promoting national quality standards for ensuring permanence in the conservation of American lands, announced more than 420 land trusts have now earned the national accreditation mark of distinction with the addition of 12 newly accredited organizations. The recent round of awards includes the first accredited land trust in Missouri. There are now accredited land trusts in 46 states and one U.S. territory.