In spring of 2021, the Commission released an updated version of the Requirements Manual and a document outlining the changes. Some of the changes begin to take effect in 2022. Each month we will be highlighting a change, why we made it and why it is important. This month we're looking at a NEW stewardship requirement.

It’s that time again; we’re collecting feedback on the accreditation Requirements Manual and your input is wanted. Each year we check to make sure the requirements are current and up-to-date with the issues that shape the land trust world. Your input has been important in shaping past editions of the manual. 

In spring of 2021, the Commission released an updated version of the Requirements Manual and a document outlining the changes. Some of the changes begin to take effect in 2022. Each month we will be highlighting a change, why we made it and why it is important. This month we're looking at a NEW stewardship requirement.

In spring of 2021, the Commission released an updated version of the Requirements Manual and a document outlining the changes. Some of the changes begin to take effect in 2022. Each month we will be highlighting a change, why we made it and why it is important. This month we're looking at an update to a transaction requirement.

Catch-up on the latest Accreditation Corner from the Land Trust Alliance's Saving Land magazine.

Does your land trust use mitigation as a conservation tool or are you interested in learning more about how mitigation projects might work for your organization? The National Mitigation & Ecosystem Banking Conference (NMEBC) is hosting their annual event on May 2-6, in Boise, Idaho. The conference brings together key stakeholders to explore policy and practice, share successes and failures, and learn about trends, science and emerging markets. Learn more about NMEBC.

Have you ever wondered who the commissioners are and what they do? We caught up with Commission Vice-Chair Karen Ferrell-Ingram and asked her five questions about her experience as a volunteer commissioner and about her love of the land.

The transaction requirements and accreditation application reference appraisals in two places: Project Due Diligence and Tax Deduction. While these appraisals can look very similar at a quick glance, they serve different purposes.

In spring of 2021, the Commission released an updated version of the Requirements Manual and a document outlining the changes. Some of the changes begin to take effect in 2022. Each month we will be highlighting a change, why we made it and why it is important. This month we're looking at a new transaction requirement.

Starting a conversation with your land trust board is a key step in preparing to go through accreditation renewal. You may have new board members or members who were not involved in your last application. As an organization with many priorities, starting a conversation about renewal early in the process will help you get organized and give your board a chance to understand the benefits of accreditation and prepare for the costs.