The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Westchester Land Trust was one of the first land trusts in the nation to be accredited in 2008, and we are pleased to announce we are applying for renewal of 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. Sound ethical and technical standards, as well as robust governance are critical to the sustainability of Westchester Land Trust, which is responsible for stewarding the lands we have protected in perpetuity. The accreditation process has provided WLT with invaluable structure and guidance to ensure that our practices meet national standards of excellence.

The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how Westchester 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.
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 Westchester Land Trust’s application will be most useful by December 30, 2019.