The national land trust accreditation program, run by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission (an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance), recognizes land conservation organizations that meet certain quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.
Jefferson Land Trust first received national accreditation in 2009 (just a year after the program started). We successfully renewed our accreditation in 2015 and 2020, and now, in 2025, we’re applying for our third renewal.
As part of our application, the Commission conducts an extensive review of our policies and programs. It also invites public input, and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications.
This public comment period is now open, and we encourage you to submit your feedback in support of renewing our accreditation! Comments must relate to how Jefferson 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, click here.
To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment online, click here. Or email your comment to info[at]landtrustaccreditation.org. Comments may also be mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments, 36 Phila Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Comments on Jefferson Land Trust’s application will be most useful by July 26, 2025. Thank you!
