The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust is applying for renewal of accreditation through the national Land Trust Accreditation Program. This program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.  

The accreditation process includes an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs  by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust  Alliance. A public comment period regarding the Trust’s application is now open. 

The Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust was first accredited in 2014, joining only 280 other land trusts — out of nearly 1,700  nationwide — that had been awarded accreditation through that year. 

In its announcement for the accreditation process, the Trust said it takes seriously the legal and ethical obligations that come with stewarding its 1,997 acres of land and 1,434 acres of  conservation restrictions. 

The Trusted noted renewal of Land Trust Accreditation will affirm its dedication to the highest standards of nonprofit management and conservation practices in the nation. 

The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending  applications. Comments must relate to how the 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 comments to info@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 Trust’s application will be most useful by March 21, 2025.