St. Simons Land Trust
Stakeholder Notification/Public Notice
March 2025
ST. SIMONS LAND TRUST is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation with the national Land Trust Alliance. SSLT has been an accredited member of the Land Trust Alliance since 2013, adhering to standards of excellence in all aspects of our work.
Reaccreditation takes place every five years, and includes a required public comment period, which 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, programs, financial profile, partnerships, and all other aspects of its daily operations as part of the reaccreditation process.
“This is a rigorous, comprehensive process that ensures that we are following best practices and utilizing the extensive resources provided by the Alliance. While this is an onerous, months-long process that includes the work of our entire team, it is an important effort that keeps in front of us at all times land management standards and procedures, ensures that we are always learning and striving for excellence, and puts us among the highest performing land conservation organizations in the country.”
–Emily Ellison, Executive Director, St. Simons Land Trust
The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how the St. Simons Land Trust complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards click HERE.
To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org, or email your comment to [email protected]. 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 the St. Simons Land Trust’s application are welcomed and should be submitted by MAY 17, 2025. Thank you!
