Public Notice of Application for Accreditation 

The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT) is pleased to announce it is applying for 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.

We are thrilled to embark on this next phase of growth as an organization. Through this process OAT looks forward to demonstrating that we adhere to the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence.

-Jenn Clemo, OAT Deputy Director

The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how OAT 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 OAT’s application will be most useful by Saturday, April 20, 2024.