upper wisconsin river legacy forest

191 acres of forest land in Vilas County are now protected in perpetuity. The modest section of land is being added to the Upper Wisconsin River Forest.While a comparatively small parcel, its conservation has big implications for forest health, wildlife, and the local economy.

As the crow flies, Wildcat Falls near Watersmeet and the Upper Wisconsin River Legacy Forest near Land O’Lakes are only 15 miles apart, on opposite sides…