GAMBIER – The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, recognizes land conservation groups that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands.
The Philander Chase Conservancy is seeking national accreditation for its land conservation practices, which are aimed at protecting the beauty of farms, woodlands, waters and open spaces, a press release from Kenyon College said.
The conservancy, affiliated with Kenyon, has opened a public comment period, a requirement of accreditation.
“Landowners who choose to work with Philander Chase Conservancy deserve to know that we adhere to national best standards and practices in all aspects of our land conservation work,” said Lisa Schott, managing director of the Philander Chase Conservancy. “Accreditation with the Land Trust Alliance Commission provides that assurance.”
As part of the accreditation process, the Land Trust Commission will review each applicant’s policies and programs. The review will consider public comments relating to how Philander Chase Conservancy complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards, visit landtrustaccreditation.org/help-and-resources/indicator-practices.
To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit landtrustaccreditation.org, or email your comment to info@landtrustaccreditation.org. 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.
The commission should receive public comments by July 9, 2021.
For more information about the Philander Chase Conservancy, visit kenyon.edu/philander-chase-conservancy.
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