Practice 1A: Ethics

This guidance covers Practice 1A, which has three elements:

1. Adopt a written code of ethics and/or values statement and adhere to it in implementing the land trust’s mission, in its governance and in its operations

2. Adopt a written whistleblower policy that protects individuals who come forward with information on illegal practices or unethical behavior

3. ⬤ Do not knowingly participate in transactions that are potentially fraudulent or abusive

⬤ Accreditation indicator element | ■ Terrafirma enrollment prerequisite | ▲ Required for both