The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Rancocas Conservancy is pleased to announce it is applying for accreditation. A public comment period is now open.
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. The accreditation process has strengthened the policies of the Rancocas Conservancy, including stewardship, acquisition and financial, and has provided the organization with a solid foundation to preserve land in perpetuity.
The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how Rancocas Conservancy complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. Click here to download the full list of standards and practices.
To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org, or email your comment to info@landtrustaccreditation.org. Comments may also be faxed or mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments: (fax) 518-587-3183; (mail) 36 Phila Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Comments on Rancocas Conservancy’s application should be submitted by August 26, 2021.
