Introduction to Stewardship Requirements for Accreditation
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This module explores the accreditation requirements for the Stewardship group, the documents needed for accreditation and how the Requirements Manual can help you prepare a successful application.
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This resource is a Land Trust Alliance member benefit for the staff, board and volunteers of land trust and affiliate member organizations, and Alliance donors at the Protector level.
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