Access Fund is seeking renewal of its national land trust accreditation. The organization was first awarded accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission in 2015, confirming it met rigorous national standards for land conservation.

The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet established quality standards for permanently protecting important outdoor places for conservation and recreation. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission—an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance—conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. As of February 2023, Access Fund was one of only six accredited land trusts with a national geographic focus.

Accreditation through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission must be renewed every five years to ensure organizations continue to uphold these standards. Access Fund initiated its renewal process in late 2025 and expects a decision by mid-2026.

Public input is an important part of the accreditation process. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission invites written comments related to how Access Fund complies with land trust standards and practices. (Note: Public input is requested for Access Fund’s land trust work, only.) For the full list of standards see https://landtrustalliance.org/resources/learn/topics/land-trust-standards-and-practices

Comments may be submitted electronically at: https://ltac.neonccm.com/index.php?action=publicComment_new or via email to: info@landtrustaccreditation.org. You may also mail written comments directly to the Commission at:

Land Trust Accreditation Commission
Attn: Public Comments
36 Phila Street, Suite 2
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Comments must be submitted by March 21, 2026.