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.
Photograph by Mark Bugnaski
About Us
Protecting our woods, waters & wildlife
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 similar to today, with deep forests, natural lakes, clean rivers and abundant wildlife.
Photographs by Anne Small
News & Events
Things to Know
This Year Put Stock in Something That Matters
Most donors don’t realize that gifting stock or other securities to non-profits offer huge tax benefits. Learn more to put stock into conservation!
Holmboe Expands & Permanent Access Secured
NWLT is thrilled to announce that its quiet campaign to grow the Holmboe Conifer Forest and secure its future for the benefit of greater Rhinelander community has been completed.
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 the third highest density 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.
