National Association of State Trust Lands

THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO BRING TOGETHER PUBLIC LAND MANAGERS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE ADMINISTRATION OF OVER 500 MILLION SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE ACRES OF PUBLIC AND SCHOOLS TRUST ASSETS IN 20 WESTERN STATES THAT HELP STATES FUND EDUCATION. THE ASSOCIATION MEETS ANNUALY TO DISCUSS BEST PRACTICES IN TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT FOR A WIDE ARRAY OF USES THAT GENERATE REVENUE FOR BENEFICIARIES. INFORMATION IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS TO ASSIST THEM IN KEEPING ABREAST OF THE OPPORTURNITIES AND CHALLENGES THAT ARISE WHEN MANAGING LARGE AND DIVERSE LAND ASSETS.