The national Land Trust Accreditation Commission recognizes land trusts and conservation organizations that meet rigorous national quality standards and strive for continuous improvement in protecting important natural places and working lands forever.
In 2008, Placer Land Trust became the first accredited land trust in the Sierra and one of the first three in California. To maintain this respected status, every five years, land trusts must apply for renewal. Placer Land Trust renewed its accredited status in 2013, and is pleased to announce it is applying for accreditation renewal again in 2018.
A public comment period is now open. Comments on Placer Land Trust’s application are due by September 14, 2018.
The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how Placer Land Trust complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards see http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/help-and-resources/indicator-practices.
“Accreditation is important to Placer Land Trust because it provides another level of assurance to our partners, donors and the public that we’ve proven Placer Land Trust to be an ethical, professional and sustainable organization that utilizes best practices in working with willing landowners to permanently protect land for public benefit,” said Executive Director Jeff Darlington.
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.
