Winter Park Pines Conservation Easement
Trails
The property has a massive network of trails for multiple types of silent sports that are open to the public year-round.
Benefits
Public access to silent sports trails; natural plant and animal habitat; water quality; carbon storage and other nature-based services that lessen the impacts of climate change
Town of Minoqua, oneida County
3,195 Acres
Ownership: Town of Minoqua
Getting There
Take Hwy 70 west of Minocqua about 6.5 miles. Turn south on Squirrel Lake Road and go 4 miles. Tuenr east on Scotchman Lake Road about 3/4 miles to the entrance to Minocqua Winter Park.
MANAGEMENT
Trails are cleared annually to allow for public recreation. Otherwise, the preserve is passively managed.
Benefits
Natural plant and animal habitat; water quality; public access; carbon storage and other nature-based services that lessen the impacts of climate change
Funding Support
This project was supported by grants from the Arthur L. & Elaine V. Johnson Foundation, James D & Jane P Watermolen Foundation and several private individuals and families.
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Marshall Wildlife Conservation Area
Tower Nibiiwan Conservation Area
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 todayand they deserve protection.
Shoreline 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.
