Leaving a Legacy of Land for the Northwoods
The Northwoods Land Trust permanently conserves natural shorelands, woodlands and other natural resources to benefit present and future generations in Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence, Iron, Price and Langlade Counties.
About Us
Protecting our woods and waters
Since 2001, the Northwoods Land Trust has worked with hundreds of families and partner organizations to forever protect land in northern Wisconsin. Together, we can ensure a future with abundant forests, natural lakes and clean rivers.
Photos by Anne Small
News & Events
Things to Know
Bog Purchase in Springstead Enhances State Natural Area
NWLT acted quickly to purchase a 40 acre parcel to add to regional framework of conservation in ecologically significant region.
Beaver Creek Hemlocks Joins Old-Growth Forest Network
The Beaver Creek Hemlocks Conservation Area in Iron County was
We’re Applying for Accreditation Renewal – The Mark of Distinction for Land Trusts
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that
Projects
Major Initiatives
Explore the three initiatives that NWLT is advancing to benefit current and future generations.
Old-Growth Forest Initiative
Less than 1% of old-growth forest remains in northern Wisconsin today and they deserve protection.
Shoreland Protection Initiative
Our region includes one of the highest densities of inland freshwater lakes in the world and headwaters to major river systems.
Climate Conservation Solutions Initiative
Nature-based solutions offer real hope for lessening climate impacts at home and capturing and storing carbon.
Get Involved
Support NWLT
Be a part of shaping our northwoods heritage. You can help ensure future generations experience our land and water as we do today.
