National recognition for local conservancy

Posted 3/1/17

HAWLEY, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC) has renewed its land trust accreditation, maintaining its position as part of a network of only 372 accredited land trusts across the …

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National recognition for local conservancy

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HAWLEY, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC) has renewed its land trust accreditation, maintaining its position as part of a network of only 372 accredited land trusts across the nation, 


“Renewing our accreditation demonstrates the Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s ongoing commitment to permanent land conservation in the Upper Delaware River region,” said executive director Diane Rosencrance. “We are a stronger organization than ever for having gone through the rigorous accreditation renewal process. This evolution of the conservancy means the special places of our region—the forests, farms and clean waters—will be protected forever, ensuring our wonderful quality of life is protected for us and for future generations.”


DHC provided extensive documentation and underwent a comprehensive review as part of its accreditation renewal. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission awarded the renewed accreditation, signifying its confidence that DHC’s lands will be protected forever.


Accredited land trusts must renew every five years, confirming their compliance with national quality standards and providing continued assurance to donors and landowners of their commitment to forever steward their land and easements. Almost 20 million acres of farms, forests and natural areas vital to healthy communities are now permanently conserved by an accredited land trust.


The Delaware Highlands Conservancy has protected nearly 15,000 acres of working farms and forests, clean waters and wildlife habitat to date in Pennsylvania and New York, and offers year-round educational programming to connect people to nature and cultivate stewardship of regional lands.


For more information on the Conservancy, call 570/226-3164 or 845/583-1010, or visit www.DelawareHighlands.org.

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