Forever Stewards of the Land
Trust Lands has been actively involved in projects aimed at preserving and protecting more than 900,000 acres of Utah land with the goal of providing long-term support to its beneficiaries.Â
Utah Trust Lands drives economic growth in rural communities by creating jobs, increasing local tax revenue, and funding schools through responsible land management.
Schools & institutions benefit
From land to jobs
Trust lands cover costs
Balancing use and care
Created in 1994 by the Utah Legislature, the Trust Lands Administration manages Utah’s approximately 3.3 million acres of combined surface and mineral estate, an additional 1.3 million acres of minerals-only estate, and 85,000 acres of surface-only estate.
The independent agency generates revenue through energy development, real estate planning, and surface resource use. Proceeds are deposited into permanent endowments for each of its 12 beneficiaries.
Since the Trust Lands Administration began managing the land, it has generated $1.96 billion in revenue, which has helped grow the Permanent Fund from $50 million to $3.7 billion.
Utah Trust Lands mean economic growth in rural Utah. Companies operating on our lands create jobs, boost local tax revenue, and help fund schools.
We see a bright future for Utah with the revenue generated for our beneficiaries through evolving and strategic land management. We provide lasting change in Utah by transforming Trust Land assets into greater economic benefit for local communities and our beneficiaries.
Trust Lands has been actively involved in projects aimed at preserving and protecting more than 900,000 acres of Utah land with the goal of providing long-term support to its beneficiaries.Â
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