Banks Nii Łuutiksm Conservancy Explained

Banks Nii Łuutiksm Conservancy
Iucn Category:II
Iucn Ref:[1]
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Map:Canada British Columbia
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Location:British Columbia, Canada
Nearest City:Kitkatla, British Columbia
Coordinates:53.557°N -130.4455°W
Area Ha:19121
Designation:Conservancy
Established:2006
Governing Body:BC Parks

The Banks Nii Łuutiksm Conservancy is located at the northern end of Banks Island along the coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Background

The conservancy was designated in 2006 and is located to the south of the village of Kitkatla.[2]

The conservancy protects many marine and terrestrial species and contains a number of archaeological sites. The area has a long history of use and importance to First Nations and is located in the territory of the Gitxaala.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD) . Government of Canada . 21 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Banks Nii Łuutiksm Conservancy . bcparks.ca . B.C. Parks . 21 June 2023.
  3. Web site: Banks Nii Luutiksm Conservancy . coastfunds.ca . Coast Funds . 21 June 2023.