TTLT relies on the dedication and time of numerous active volunteers to support our efforts. We have several teams dedicated to particular roles who help us be the best we can be! Read below to learn more about each of our committees, and find out whether you'd like to get involved in this way. 

Property Management Committee
The Property Management Committee provides advice and assistance to staff and the Board of Directors on matters relating to management of lands in which the Trust holds an interest. Its tasks include:

• Providing guidance and input on the preparation of management plans to address issues such as land use and management objectives and the assessment of hazards, risks, and threats
• Advising staff on complex management challenges and decisions
• Assisting staff with the monitoring and maintenance of TTLT lands and the implementation of management initiatives
• Sharing technical expertise and knowledge to guide stewardship practices

Land Securement Committee
The Land Securement Committee provides recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding protection and securement of candidate lands having ecological, cultural, agricultural or scenic values that fall within the Land Trust's Geographic Area of Interest (AOI). Its tasks Include:

• Developing land securement strategies and land selection criteria using locally-relevant and province-wide benchmarks for significance
• On-site inspections of any lands before making recommendations to the Board with regards to land protection and securement potential
• Evaluating candidate lands, assessing advantages and liabilities of all prospects locally-relevant and province-wide benchmarks for significance
• Determining long-term stewardship costs associated with prospective conservation lands
• Assist in developing fundraising campaigns to acquire lands and assist in facilitating tours

Membership and Marketing Committee
The Membership and Marketing Committee provides guidance to staff and the Board on matters relating to public-facing representation and the membership base of TTLT. Its tasks include:

• Providing assistance and input on certain communications and outreach materials
• Supporting organizational projects

Finance Committee
The Finance Committee provides expertise and guidance in relation to all financial matters of TTLT, including financial reporting, internal controls, management information systems and risk management. Their tasks include:

• Recommending to the board the annual operating budget and monitoring actual financial performance in relation to it
• Reviewing policies, processes, and procedures to effectively manage finances including revenues, donations, and investments
• Managing material assets
• Overseeing the annual audit and financial statements

Governance Committee
The Governance committee aims to improve the effectiveness of the board of directors and committees and to assist individual directors in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities. Their tasks include:

• Recommending the slate of nominees for the board of directors to be presented at the annual meeting
• Reviewing and updating By-laws and the terms of references for all committees
• Developing policies for review and approval by the board

If you are interested in joining a TTLT committee, please contact us at [email protected] for more information.