Hudson Highlands Land Trust is pleased to announce that it is applying for accreditation through the land trust accreditation program, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. Becoming an Accredited Land Trust will be an objective affirmation that HHLT meets national standards for excellence, upholds the public trust, and ensures that our conservation efforts are permanent.  The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.

The Land Trust Accreditation Commission conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. HHLT welcomes this review as an important step toward becoming an Accredited Land Trust.  The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. A public comment period is now open.

Hudson Highlands Land Trust invites you to participate in this process by submitting a comment relating to your experiences working with the Land Trust on a land conservation project, advocacy program or outreach activity.  Comments must relate to how HHLT complies with national quality standards.  These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards see www.landtrustaccreditation.org/getting-accredited/2008-indicator-practices.

To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit: www.landtrustaccreditation.org. Comments may also be faxed or mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments: (fax) 518-587-3183; (mail) 112 Spring Street, Suite 204, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Comments on Hudson Highlands Land Trust’s application will be most useful by June 14, 2008.

HHLT Announces 2008 Take-a-Hike! Season Schedule

Join us for some unforgettable outdoor experiences during the Land Trust’s 2008 Take-A-Hike! Season. Led by experienced volunteers who share their knowledge of local treasures, this year’s program features old favorites and some fun, new family-friendly treks, informative rambles and exhilarating adventures. There is no cost to join us on a hike. You can download a digital copy of the schedule here. For more information, contact HHLT at 845-424-3358 or info@hhlt.org.  Note: some hikes require pre-registration.  Please call the office or check our website (www.hhlt.org) to confirm that a hike has not been cancelled, particularly in cases of inclement weather.

HHLT 2007 Annual Report

Hudson Highlands Land Trust published our 2007 Annual Report in February 2008.  You can download a digital copy of the report here.