Reaccreditation
The Land Trust is happy to report that we were recently reaccredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Accreditation is a mark of distinction, recognizing land trusts that meet the national quality standards established by the land conservation community. As of October 2020, we are one of 442 accredited land trusts in the United States.
Accreditation is a rigorous process, and takes a significant amount of time and effort for staff. So, why bother? According to a recent study, 85% of public agencies and foundations say accreditation increases their confidence in land trusts, and 79% said it factors into their decision-making. In addition, 83% of landowners said accreditation increased their confidence that their land would be protected in perpetuity. We think those are compelling reasons!
We are grateful for the accreditation process, which gives us the opportunity to review our own procedures and policies, so we can make sure we are operating at the highest level. Because we want you to believe in us!
