Licking Land Trust

“Licking land trust provided a copy of its 2021 form 990 including schedules a, b, d, g, m and o, to all members of its board of trustees for review and commentary before the forms were filed. Questions and discussion of the forms were invited at a regular meeting of the board prior to filing.”

“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 corriders, 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; and is a participant/presence at public events related to nature, the environment, and conservation. The trust sponsors a student educational program titled youth conservation ambassadors, providing local high school students the opportunity to participate in hands-on environmental conservation activities and leadership opportunities. The trust also hosts an annual summer internship for one or more college students. The trust maintains a website, distributes newsletters featuring educational articles, participates in informative social media, and prepares/disseminates an annual report. The trust's annual meeting features a program that serves educational purposes.”

“Support licking land trust provides support to the national land trust alliance, dawes arboretum, the statewide ohio coalition of land trusts (colt), licking county soil & water district, licking county farm bureau, licking park district, granville township board of trustees, denison university, and the granville area chamber of commerce through membership, donations, collaboration, and attendance at various meetings, conferences, activities, and events. The trust collaborates with other local organizations on various parts of its mission: for example, it stewards conservation easements on properties held by granville township; and it is a leader in a multi-organization summer educational program ("adventure passport") for students and families.”