The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Northeast Wilderness Trust is pleased to announce it is applying for a third renewal of accreditation—the Wilderness Trust earned its first accreditation in 2009. 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 is a rigorous process and recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national standards for excellence, uphold the public trust, and ensure that conservation efforts are permanent. Northeast Wilderness Trust’s accredited status demonstrates our commitment to best practices in the field and to forever-wild protection of natural places. We are proud to have been among the first land trusts to be accredited in the United States in 2009,” said Jon Leibowitz, President and CEO of Northeast Wilderness Trust.

The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how Northeast Wilderness 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 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 mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments: 36 Phila Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Comments on Northeast Wilderness Trust’s application will be most useful by November 30, 2025.