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    Practice 1A: Ethics

    Posted 2017 Updated April 7
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    Land Trust Alliance
    About This Practice

    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

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