Uplands

Uplands

The State Lands Division manages approximately 45,000 acres of State owned lands. This includes School Trust Lands, Mental Health Trust Lands and Muscle Shoal Grant Lands. These lands are managed to generate revenue for the respective trust beneficiary. Additionally, resources such as oil and gas exploration, timber harvesting, farming, coal mining, hunting leases and commercial uses are managed on University of Montevallo, Auburn University and the Department of Transportation lands. State Lands Division staff administers the appraisal and bidding processes required by State Law as well as protecting such lands from theft and damage.