To avoid double counting acres where multiple programs contributed to the acquisition of a single parcel, the parcel acreage is only aggregated under the program that provided the majority of funding. For example, if the chart displays a dollar amount greater than $0, but also shows 0 acres, it is because the program was not the primary contributor for any parcels in that year.
Local data coming soon.
On November 3, 1992, the Forever Wild Program was established by constitutional amendment when ratified by Alabama voters with 84 percent support. The program has purchased lands for general recreation, nature preserves, additions to wildlife management areas and state parks.
The program receives 10 percent of the interest income from "The Alabama Trust Fund" which is comprised of payments from the sale or lease of rights to explore and drill for oil and gas in offshore areas off the coast of Alabama. Funding also comes from the sale of “Forever Wild” Alabama license plates.
The Trust income paid cannot exceed $15 million in any one fiscal year. The constitutional amendment has a sunset provision and is set to expire in 2012 if not re-authorized by legislative action.
| Year | Acres | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,903.0 | $1,930,836 |
| 2004 | 17,113.0 | $11,892,000 |
| 2003 | 2,151.0 | $1,813,115 |
| 2002 | 2,475.5 | $864,350 |
| 2001 | 33,258.0 | $17,041,500 |
| 2000 | 2,160.0 | $1,039,650 |
| 1999 | 39,000.0 | $23,104,250 |
| 1998 | 4,601.0 | $3,918,500 |
| Total | 104,661.4 | $61,604,201 |