Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy | |
Iucn Category: | II |
Iucn Ref: | [1] |
Photo Width: | 250px |
Photo Alt: | Photo looking west toward Bonilla Island |
Map: | Canada British Columbia |
Map Width: | 250px |
Location: | British Columbia, Canada |
Nearest City: | Klemtu |
Coordinates: | 52.7879°N -128.8086°W |
Area Ha: | 102,875 |
Designation: | Conservancy |
Established: | July 13, 2006 |
Governing Body: | BC Parks |
Url: | https://bcparks.ca/kitasoo-spirit-bear-conservancy/ |
The Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy was established in 2006 surrounding Laredo Inlet on Princess Royal Island, British Columbia.[2] The Conservancy extends to nearby islands, totalling an area of approximately 102,875 hectares. It is the largest conservancy created to protect the Spirit Bear, a subspecies of black bear that may have a white appearance and is of high significance to the Kitasoo/Xaixais peoples.[3]