TennGreen Land Conservancy Applying for Accreditation Renewal
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, will conduct an extensive review of TennGreen’s policies and programs.
Stakeholder Notification & Public Notice
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. TennGreen Land Conservancy 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, will conduct an extensive review of TennGreen’s policies and programs in 2025.
Submit Comments to TennGreen
The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how TennGreen Land Conservancy complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust.
Per LTA’s guidelines, comments on TennGreen Land Conservancy’s application will be most useful by March 22, 2026. For the full list of standards, click here.
To learn more about the accreditation program, visit landtrustaccreditation.org.
You can also submit a comment directly by visiting landtrustaccreditation.org. Or, email your comment to info@landtrustaccreditation.org. Comments may also be mailed to:
Land Trust Accreditation Commission
Attn: Public Comments
36 Phila Street, Suite 2
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
TennGreen Land Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit and the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee. TennGreen’s mission is to conserve land where people and nature can thrive. Through sound science and partnerships, TennGreen identifies and conserves land across Tennessee for wildlife corridors, critical habitat, and public benefit. TennGreen protects, cares for, and connects people with Tennessee’s natural world by providing meaningful outdoor experiences, establishing conservation easements, supporting restoration efforts, and acquiring (or assisting in the acquisition of) privately held land.
