In spring of 2021, the Commission released an updated version of the Requirements Manual and a document outlining the changes. Some of the changes begin to take effect in 2022. Each month we will be highlighting a change, why we made it and why it is important. This month we're looking at a NEW stewardship requirement.
Why is it important?
- A date of completion or update will help land trusts know when management plans were created or last updated and facilitate the update process as needed.
- The Commission can more equitably evaluate the requirement that land trusts complete management plans and update them with added parcels within 12 months of acquisition.
How will it be implemented?
- This change was phased in starting in 2022. Land trusts do not need to update older plans to meet the new requirements. However, if a plan is created or updated in 2022 or later, the plan should contain a date in addition to the other required elements.
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Click here to see the entire Summary of Changes and to download the Requirements Manual.
