Palmer Land Trust Applies for LTA Accreditation

The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Palmer Land Trust 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.  Palmer Land Trust is a stronger organization simply due to the fact that it has taken large steps forward to prepare for the accreditation process.

The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how Palmer 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 the Land Trust Alliance's website.

To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit the Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Program website. Comments may also be faxed or mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments: (fax) 518-587-3183; (mail) 112 Spring Street, Suite 204, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Comments on Palmer Land Trust’s application will be most useful by May 28, 2010.