Conservation Trust for North Carolina is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of its accreditation status.
The Land Trust Alliance accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Conservation Trust for North Carolina is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. CTNC became accredited in 2009 and successfully renewed its status in 2014 and 2020. 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 status is important to CTNC, as it strengthens our organization and fosters public trust in our work.
The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how CTNC complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust.
To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org, or email your 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 submitted remain anonymous and are sent directly to the Accreditation Commission.
Comments on CTNC’s application will be most useful by March 22, 2026.