ACLT applies for renewal of its LTA Accreditation

Stakeholder Notification/Public Notice

The Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT) has been accredited since 2014 and is pleased to announce that it is currently applying for its scheduled renewal. As such, 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. ACLT is dedicated to conducting business and conservation activities with ethical conduct, sound finances, responsible governance and enabling lasting stewardship. ACLT is proud to be a part of the distinguished group of land trusts who have achieved accreditation across the nation.

The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how the American Chestnut 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 the American Chestnut Land Trust’s application will be most useful by April 22, 2019.

Thank you for your support!