Licking Land Trust

“Licking land trust provided a copy of its 2024 form 990 including schedules a, b, d, g, m and o, to all members of its board of trustees by email attachment. Questions were invited by email, received, and also answered by email so that all members could read and respond to questions or discussion by any individual trustee.”

“All board members of licking land trust are covered by a written conflict- of-interest policy, which was constructed based on the guidelines of the trust's national accrediting organization, the land trust alliance. Board members review and renew signed copies of the conflict-of-interest policy annually. The board of licking land trust reviews any potential conflict of interest, even those below threshold amounts, and determines whether a conflict of interest exists. Then the board imposes appropriate restrictions or takes appropiate action to avoid conflict of interest as defined by its policy, the land trust alliance guidelines, and relevant laws, legal regulations, and guidelines.”

“Licking land trust makes its governing documents, financial statements, and tax returns available to the public upon request. A summary of the financial statements is also published in the organization's annual report, a public document, which is announced to all members, and which is published on the organization's public website.”

“The mission of the licking land trust is the preservation and permanent protection of central ohio green spaces, wetlands, woods, farmlands, riparian corridors, and scenic vistas, and education about the importance of green spaces and their conservation, all for the public good.”

“About 25 volunteers. They assist with monitoring protected properties, documenting properties, fundraising, financial review, helping lead student programs, and stewardship activities, such as clearing invasive species.”

“Education licking land trust promotes educational outreach programs, including field trips, presentations about conservation and agricultural easements, and more general nature topics, leads nature walks and species inventory activities (bioblitzes) on our protected properties, and participates in public events related to nature, the environment, and conservation. As the sponsor of licking county pollinator pathway, licking land trust provides education on the removal of invasive species, and planting native species throughout licking county. The trust maintains a website, creates and distributes newsletters featuring educational articles, participates in informative social media, and prepares/disseminates an annual report. The trust's annual meeting features an educational speaker, usually of national renown.”

“Professional legal and title 8,409 0 0 pollinator pathway 7,241 0 0 total 15,650 0 0”