TOPEKA, Kan. — Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) is pleased to announce it is applying for accreditation renewal. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. 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.
“Accreditation renewal is more than a seal or stamp of approval. It is an effort – the daily effort to create and maintain best practices for landowners who have chosen to trust an organization to fulfill their conservation vision. For RTK, accreditation acknowledges this commitment today and in the future,” said Lynn Gentine, RTK Executive Director.
The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how RTK complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards visit http://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 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.
Comments on RTK’s application will be most useful by December 31, 2021.
— Ranchland Trust of Kansas
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