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 Bayfield Regional Conservancy
“The Bock Foundation’s commitment to protecting old-growth forest in Wisconsin was a
life-saver in the Nature Conservancy’s Great Lakes Eco-Regional Plan. In late 2005 we had
89% of the funding lined up and were desperately seeking the final 11% when the Bock
Foundation responded with support. The Foundation’s mission of protecting old-growth
trees in Wisconsin was a good fit, and John Bock’s love of old-growth trees is honored in
permanent protection of this land. The Nourse Sugarbush (right) is 280 acres of the largest
stands of old-growth sugar maples and northern hemlocks in Wisconsin. It is destined to be
Wisconsin’s next State Natural Area. We are grateful to have the Bock Foundation step in
with the final funds needed to make this deal happen and protect this land forever.”
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Northwoods Land Trust
“The John C. Bock Foundation has been a critical partner for the Northwoods Land Trust in
helping to keep the northwoods the northwoods. With funding assistance from the Foundation,
we have protected over 1,825 acres of privately owned woodlands and wetlands, 1.2
miles of river and stream corridors, and 5.7 miles of natural lake shorelands. These properties
have also included five DNR-identified “wild lakes,” special gems in the northwoods that
are now protected forever. The John C. Bock Foundation has helped leave a lasting legacy
of woods and waters for the northwoods that will be enjoyed by all the generations to come.”
Bryan Pierce, Executive Director, Northwoods Land Trust
P.O. Box 321, Eagle River, WI 54521
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(Above) “Wild lakes” protected by conservation easements
through the Northwoods Land Trust, will retain
their natural old-growth and maturing forested shorelines
in perpetuity. Photo of Drott Lake, Town of Plum Lake,
Vilas County, protected by landowners Tom and Eileen
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(Right) Over 2,500 feet of
natural shorelands on
Snipe Lake west of Eagle
River, Vilas County, have
been protected by the
Northwoods Land Trust in
partnership with the John
C. Bock Foundation and
area landowners. Shoreland
buffer zones feature
maturing and old-growth
northern hardwoods with
super-canopy white and
red pines. These shorelands
will remain in their
natural state in perpetuity.
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Door County Land Trust
 “When the Door County Land Trust had the opportunity to protect a 332-acre forest along the
shores of Lake Michigan within the city limits of Sturgeon Bay, the Bock Foundation stepped
forward with leadership support to help make this purchase a reality. This parcel had been
proposed as a site f or a coalfired
power plant and an
industrial park. Instead, with
the Bock Foundation as
partners, the Door County
Land Trust established the
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal
Nature Preserve and, in doing
so, preserved forever oldgrowth
hemlock and white
pine that grace this pristine
lakeshore property. We can’t thank the Bock Foundation enough for their leadership and
vision in preserving Wisconsin’s best remaining forest ecosystems.”
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(Left) The woodland forests and marshes of the Guckenberg-Sturm Preserve with its massive swamp white oaks is an example of the diversity of landscapes the Bock Foundation grants have helped preserve forever.
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Northeast Wisconsin
Land Trust
“The John C. Bock Foundation has made
it possible for Northeast Wisconsin Land
Trust to preserve some of our region’s
finest forestlands, mature trees and unique
natural areas. Forevermore, people will be
able to experience the awe and marvel of
standing in the presence of these great
trees and then, one day, the shadows of
their offspring. Generations of children will
have the pleasure of reaching their arms to
embrace trunks of massive girth, and our
world will retain something of the majesty of
Wisconsin’s ‘Big Woods.’ All this has been
made possible because the Bock Foundation
cared enough to preserve some of our
finest natural lands and the few remaining
stands of old-soul trees left to us.
“From the lowland forests and marshes in
the center of busy urban areas like the Fox
Cities to the peaceful wild shorelines of
northern Wisconsin’s lakes and streams,
the Bock Foundation has helped Northeast
Wisconsin Land Trust preserve a large
variety of special and beautiful landscapes
in northeast Wisconsin for both people and
nature.
“We give our heartfelt thanks to the Bock
Foundation for their support in preserving
the pristine natural values on many conservancies.
The people of Wisconsin will be
able to enjoy these treasures forever.”
Deborah Nett, Executive Director,
Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust |
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(Above and left (Forests and trees protected by Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust |
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(Above) Hidden Lake
Conservancy, 320 acres
of forestland and an entire
northern lake in the midst
of Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest.
(Left) Lake Archibald
Conservancy (conservancy
completion expected in
2011) is home to stands of
super-canopy, old growth
white pine.
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 Baraboo Range Preservation Association
“The John C. Bock Foundation has joined with Baraboo Range Preservation Association to
protect two key parcels in the Baraboo Hills.
“The Foundation made it possible for BRPA to complete an easement which, together with two
other easements, protects the East Bluff of the Lower Narrows and an important geological
study area. Later this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources purchased a parcel,
which added to two other parcels, protects the West Bluff of the Lower Narrows and forms
the Lower Narrows State Natural Area. Thanks in part to the Foundation’s support, the natural
beauty, biological diversity,
and geologic features of
the Lower Narrows will be
preserved and available
for current and future
generations to appreciate.
 “We greatly appreciated how patient and flexible the Bock Foundation was as the unfolding
of the land protection project on the east bluff changed.
“The second project links the Bock Foundation’s commitment to old-growth forest with a
landowner’s love of his large grove of old oak. Like the Lower Narrows, protection of this
parcel expands on adjacent forest protection work by BRPA and the WDNR.
“The Bock Foundation has been a valued colleague in the overall effort to bring lasting
protection to key areas of the Baraboo Range and the plants and animals those areas harbor.”
David Wernecke, Baraboo Range Preservation Association
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The Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute at Northland College
 “The John C. Bock Foundation has provided critical support for The Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute at Northland College – strengthening our shared commitment to environmental sustainability through citizen education, facilitated partnerships, and preservation activities that contribute to healthy forest ecosystems."
"Support from the John C. Bock Foundation allows Northland to work with multiple property owners and associations to develop  the interpretation, protection, and restoration planning of mature boreal forest communities in the Lake Superior basin, and to study and understand the functional role of mature forests within watershed ecosystems."
"Foundation support recently allowed Northland to lead two Chequamegon Bay communities to achieve Tree City USA status and utilize a community-based approach for the management of a mature urban forest."
"Northland also provided ground- work with the National Arbor Day Foundation to develop criteria and national standards for sustainable management of green infrastructure on college campuses for the launching of a Tree Campus USA endorsement.”
Michael A. Miller, president
Northland College
1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54891 |
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