Bedminster Land Conservancy
“We are delighted to receive this very valued ‘seal of approval’ and will display our accreditation seal with honor. The pilot program helped us refine and improve some of our practices and ensure that we are on the right path with regard to others. Although it was a big undertaking for our small land trust, we knew it would help us ensure we were doing the ‘right thing’ for land preservation in our area.”
- Wendy Battisti, President
Brandywine Conservancy
“Accreditation brings credibility and accountability to the land trust community through national recognition of our commitment to excellence and the highest professional standards. The process is a great team-building effort and creates an opportunity for young and old organizations to step back, evaluate land trust policies and procedures, and make improvements.”
- Sherri-Evans Stanton, Director / Environmental Management Center
Countryside Conservancy
“Applying for accreditation was demanding and time-consuming, especially for the staff, but it began paying off even before we submitted our application in terms of making us improve our professional practices. After going through the accreditation process, we really have thought through the big questions in land conservation.”
- Mary Felley, Executive Director
Heritage Conservancy
“The accreditation process was challenging at times, but it’s very gratifying to have participated in the pilot program and achieve the milestone of being a part of the first group of land trusts to be accredited. Heritage Conservancy is proud to have received this national recognition from the Land Trust Alliance and will display the accreditation seal with great honor.”
- Cliff David, President
Lancaster County Conservancy
"Going through the accreditation process was a way for us to fine tune our operations and to publicly demonstrate how seriously we take our mission to permanently protect our lands and natural resources. It both increases our accountability and transparency, and further instills a sense of confidence with our partners, members, friends, and the public in our ability to fulfill this mission. Achieving the status of an accredited land trust is truly a distinction."
- Ralph Goodno, Executive Director
- Ralph Goodno, Executive Director
Lancaster Farmland Trust
"Lancaster Farmland Trust is proud to display the accreditation seal. It is a visible illustration of our commitment to excellence in permanently protecting Lancaster County's precious farmland."
- Karen Martynik, Executive Director
Natural Lands Trust
“Imagine reviewing and documenting fifty-five years worth of an organization’s work. It was well worth the effort, though. Applying for Accreditation gave us the opportunity to reflect on our current management and ensure that we were operating at the very highest level."
- Andy Pitz, Vice President, Policy & Planning
North Branch Land Trust
“When the prospect of accreditation appeared on the horizon, the staff and board at the North Branch Land Trust were intrigued. When the pilot rounds opened, we immediately formed an accreditation committee, submitted our paperwork and were accepted into Pilot Round Two. The application process was daunting, and often tedious; however, our organization, clients and supporters are so much better off for our experience.”
- Linda Thoma, Director of Operations
Tinicum Conservancy
"I am very proud of our trustees and staff, who have made this designation possible. Supporters, and those considering support for the Conservancy, can feel confident that their generous contributions of money and time will be well invested in Tinicum's future."
- Jim Vaseleck, President
Willistown Conservation Trust
“We did not make the decision to apply for accreditation lightly, and it took a great deal of staff and board time and resources to complete. But, there is no doubt that it was worth the effort, and that we now are a stronger and more efficient organization. The process helped us refine our systems and rethink some of our internal procedures. With this accreditation, our supporters should feel confident that we have the resources in place to ensure the permanence of our conservation efforts.”
- Jeannie B. Van Alen, Executive Director
