Leaving a Lasting Legacy 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.



Top photo by Anne Small
News & Events
Things to Know

We’re Applying for Accreditation Renewal – The Mark of Distinction for Land Trusts
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that

The Pinkerton Legacy of Land on Thunder Lake
Tad and Hannah Pinkerton left their legacy with the donation

Learn About Natural Solutions to Climate Change
The Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) launched its new Climate Conservation
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.

Conservation Priority & Climate Resilient Areas
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.