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

1000
Acres of Land Permanently Conserved
1000
Conservation Easements with Private Landowners
0
Miles of Shoreline Protected
0
Conservation Properties Owned by NWLT

News & Events

Things to Know

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 Initiative
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.

Explore

Discover conserved lands and trails, no matter the season.

Protect

Learn how you can protect your family’s land. Consider the options today.

Explore

Discover conserved lands and trails, no matter the season.

Protect

Learn how you can protect your family’s land. Consider the options today.

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Give a gift of any amount. Join as a member or renew your support.

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.

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