Through its publications, AAPL enhances its professional image throughout the industry. In addition, the publications serve to educate, inform and connect land professionals. Full versions of the Landman and Landman 2 magazines and the article archive are available to AAPL members only.
The Landman Magazine — AAPL's flagship publication
Without question, the Landman has established itself as the key magazine of the oil, gas and minerals land management profession. Each bimonthly issue reaches land management decision makers at all levels of responsibility. The publications department has focused on maintaining the Landman magazine as an editorially credible vehicle saturated with savvy content that addresses primary land issues while preserving a proper balance of association news and information relating to peripheral areas of concern. An electronic version of the Landman is available in the Members Only section of the Web site.
Landman 2 Mini-Magazine — Clear, concise communication vehicle
This bimonthly publication is produced to communicate information covering the petroleum/mineral land profession to AAPL. An electronic version of the Landman 2 is available in the Members Only section of the web site.
Landman's Directory (printed and online) — Important tool for landmen
The Directory has proven to be an excellent tool for landmen and others in the energy industry. This expansive resource guide provides immediate fingertip access to the association's membership base in a clear and organized manner. And with the implementation of the online version of the Directory, the value of this publication is increased tenfold. With the online directory, landmen have access to a network of more than 12,000 peers with a click of the mouse. The information online is updated daily, and the search feature makes finding a landman by his name, geographic location or company a snap.
AAPL Annual Report
The Annual Report has become one of AAPL's most prestigious publications. It is a source of information on the association's goals achieved over the past year, financial status (including annual audit records) and general business stats.
The Oil and Gas Land Reference Volume
The recently revised and updated study guide is a must-have tool for all landmen - both field and inhouse landmen with any level of experience. As the official study guide for AAPL's Certified Professional Landman exam, the Oil and Gas Land Review covers: Real Property Law, Contract Law, Conveyancing, Interest Calculations, Oil and Gas Lease, Pooling, JOA, Well Trades, Federal Onshore Leases, Environmental Law, Offshore and OCS, Mineral Landwork, Federal Taxes and Ethics.