Practice 6E: Risk Management and Insurance
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About This Practice
This guidance covers Practice 6E, which includes two elements:
Routinely assess and manage risks so that they do not jeopardize the land trust’s financial health and its ability to carry out its mission and legal responsibilities
⬤ Carry general liability (■), directors and officers liability, property and other insurance, all as appropriate to the land trust’s risk exposure or as required by law
⬤ Accreditation indicator element | ■ Terrafirma enrollment prerequisite | ▲ Required for both
May 2026 update: Updated accreditation requirements for Practice Element 6E2 to reflect the 2026 Requirements Manual.
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