On or before November 30th, ACT will apply for renewal of its accreditation, a process conducted by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission (LTAC), an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. ACT was initially accredited ten years ago. This is our second renewal of accredited status. A public comment period on ACT’s application is now open.
The LTAC conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. “ACT is proud to be recognized as an accredited land trust. Initially accredited in 2012, our staff and board work tirelessly to operate within the highest standards and practices and maintain the trust of the communities we serve and the many landowners who have partnered with us over the last 20 years to protect over 5,000 acres in our region permanently,” said Marilyn Booth, President of the Board of Trustees.
The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how Ammonoosuc Conservation 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 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 [email protected]. 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.
ACT application comments will be most useful by October 15, 2022.
Founded in 1999, the Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust (ACT) provides conservation resources and expertise to help permanently protect working farms and forests, clean air and water, wildlife habitats, trails, and scenic landscapes in New Hampshire’s North Country. We currently work in a 13-town region of the Ammonoosuc watershed. Alongside community members, local conservation commissions, and volunteer groups, we identify and prioritize land conservation opportunities. We provide conservation options and technical assistance to landowners to protect lands our communities love forever.
For more information, contact: Marilyn Booth
President – Board of Trustees
Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust
297 Main Street – Unit 1
Franconia, NH 03580
[email protected]
