Berks Nature recently earned land trust accreditation from the Land Trust Alliance for its commitment to public trust and conservation excellence. In achieving this national recognition, it joins a network of more than 450 accredited land trusts across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public's trust in their work. These accredited groups steward almost 20 million acres of land in total.

Prior to achieving accreditation, Berks Nature provided extensive documentation and was subject to a comprehensive third-party evaluation. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission awarded accreditation, signifying its confidence that Berks Nature's land will be protected forever.

The recognition coincides with Berks Nature's 50th anniversary of protecting and stewarding land in Berks County. In its tenure, Berks Nature has conserved just over 10,000 acres of private land under easements and acquired 926 acres of land to manage for wildlife habitat and climate resiliency.

Berks Nature is one of 1,363 land trusts across the United States according to the Land Trust Alliance's most recent National Land Trust Census. For more information, visit http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org.