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Thank you for visiting the Land Trust Accreditation Commission's new website.

Independent accreditation provides the assurance of quality and permanence of land conservation the public is looking for and publicly recognizes a land trust’s ability to protect important natural places and working lands forever.

Preparing for accreditation and the application process also affords land trusts the opportunity to review and implement policies that will help streamline their operations and lead to more effective land conservation.


 
2008 Accredited Land Trusts Announced
Land Trust Accreditation Commission Announces Accreditation of 39 Land Trusts

(Pittsburgh, PA) – The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, awarded accreditation to 39 land trusts from across the country at its inaugural awards ceremony last night. This is a milestone for the land conservation community.

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2009 Application Registration System
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Call for Commissioners Now Closed
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission received applications from 24 individuals interested in serving as volunteer commissioners. These applications are currently being reviewed. The Commission issued an open call for commissioners that ended on July 30th. Thank you to everyone that expressed an interested in being a part of the new land trust accreditation program.
 
July Accreditation Update from Tammara Van Ryn – Information on 2009 Applications!

We are pleased to provide you with updates on several important items this month.

  • 2009 Application Registration System Opens August 11
  • New Guidance Document on Indicator Practice 9G. Recordkeeping
  • Nominations for Commissioners Closes Today
  • Rally Workshops and Awards Ceremony
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