Accreditation Renewed - Celebrate the good news with us!
Moncks Corner, SC - One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the natural spaces they love. Since 1992, Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust, has been doing just that for the people of the South Carolina lowcountry. Today, we are excited to announce that Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust has renewed its land trust accreditation - proving once again that, as part of a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across the nation, we are committed to conservation excellence.
Renewing our accreditation shows Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust's ongoing commitment to permanent land conservation in the Santee River and Cooper River watersheds, the Ashley River headwaters, and Four Holes Swamp. We are a stronger organization than ever for having gone through the rigorous accreditation renewal process. Our strength means special places - such as Wadboo Creek - will be protected forever, making the Cooper River watershed an even greater place for now and in the future.
Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust provided extensive documentation and was subject to a comprehensive third-party evaluation prior to achieving this distinction. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission awarded renewed accreditation, signifying its confidence that the Trust's lands will be protected forever. Accredited land trusts now steward over 20 million acres - about the size of South Carolina!
Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization - is led by volunteer professionals who are dedicated to preserving the natural, cultural and historical resources in and around the Ashley River Headwaters, the Cooper River Basin, Four Holes Swamp and the Santee Basin. Since 1992 the Trust has protected over 47,000 acres.
"We are proud to recognize Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust's continued commitment to conservation excellence," said Melissa Kalvestrand, executive director of the Commission. "The accreditation seal is a mark of distinction that stands for excellence, trust and permanence. Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust is part of a network of over 450 accredited land trusts that are united by their strong ethical practices. Accredited land trusts inspire confidence and respect among their peers and in their communities."
Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust is one of 1,281 land trusts across the United States according to the Land Trust Alliance's most recent National Land Trust Census. A complete list of accredited land trusts and more information about the process and benefits can be found at www.landtrustaccreditation.org.
About Land Trust Accreditation Commission The Land Trust Accreditation Commission inspires excellence, promotes public trust and ensures permanence in the conservation of open lands by recognizing organizations that meet rigorous quality standards and strive for continuous improvement. The Commission, established in 2006 as an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, is governed by a volunteer board of diverse land conservation and nonprofit management experts. For more, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org.
