Practice 12C: Inspecting Land Trust Properties
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About This Practice
This guidance covers Practice 12C, which includes three elements:
Determine the boundaries of land trust properties and physically mark them to the extent possible or necessary
⬤ Inspect properties at least once per calendar year for potential management problems and promptly document the inspection
⬤ Address management problems, including encroachments, trespass and other ownership challenges, in an appropriate and timely manner and document the actions taken
⬤ Accreditation indicator element | ■ Terrafirma enrollment prerequisite | ▲ Required for both
May 2026 update: Updated accreditation requirement for Practice Elements 12C2 and 12C3 to reflect the 2026 Requirements Manual.
March 2023 update: Added accreditation requirement on frequency of on-the-ground monitoring under Practice Element 12C2
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