Practice Element 6A5: Funding for Stewardship and Defense
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This guidance covers Practice Element 6A5:
▲ Build and maintain dedicated or restricted funds sufficient to cover the long term costs of stewarding and defending the land trust’s land and conservation easements.
a. ▲ If funds are insufficient adopt a plan to secure these funds and a policy committing the funds to this purpose
⬤ Accreditation indicator element | ■ Terrafirma enrollment prerequisite | ▲ Required for both
May 2026 update: Updated accreditation requirements for Practice Element 6A5 to reflect the 2026 Requirements Manual.
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