MCHT Seeks Accreditation Renewal 

The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) 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. MCHT was accredited in 2010, reaccredited in 2016 and in 2021, and is again applying for reaccreditation in 2026. 

During the accreditation process, the Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how MCHT complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards see: https://landtrustaccreditation.org/resources.

To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org/why-accreditation-matters/comment, or email your comments 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 MCHT’s Application will be most useful by December 27, 2026.