The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Newtown Forest Association (NFA) is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. 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. Renewal of NFA’s accreditation means that the community can continue to trust that NFA is doing everything in its power to protect open spaces with integrity and transparency.

The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how the Newtown Forest Association complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards see: landtrustaccreditation.org/help-and-resources/indicator-practices.

To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit landtrustaccreditation.org, or e-mail 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 the Newtown Forest Association’s application will be most useful by December 31, 2021.