Sustut Provincial Park and Protected Area

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Sustut Provincial Park and Protected Area
Map showing the location of Sustut Provincial Park and Protected Area
Map showing the location of Sustut Provincial Park and Protected Area
Location of British Columbia
LocationStikine Region, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates56°23′00″N 126°40′00″W / 56.38333°N 126.66667°W / 56.38333; -126.66667
Area77,279 ha (298.38 sq mi)
EstablishedJanuary 25, 2001
Governing bodyBC Parks
WebsiteSustut Provincial Park and Protected Area

Sustut Provincial Park and Protected Area is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the east side of the Sustut River and above the Bear River. Established by order-in-council in 2001, the park has an area of 75,037 ha.[2] The park protects the Hogem Ranges and the Connelly Range and is in the traditional territories of the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation and the Gitxsan First Nation.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Protected Planet | Sustut Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  2. ^ "Sustut Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  3. ^ BC Parks webpage

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