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'''Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary''' is a [[provincial park]] in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]].
{{Short description|Provincial park in British Columbia}}
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{{Infobox protected area
| name = Khutzeymateen Provincial Park
| alt_name = Khutzeymateen/K'tzim-A-Deen Grizzly Sanctuary
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| location = [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]
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| nearest_city = [[Prince Rupert, British Columbia|Prince Rupert]]
| coordinates = {{coords|54|38|00|N|129|46|31|W|region:CA-BC|display=inline, title}}
| area = {{Convert|45052|ha|acre}}
| designation = [[BC Parks#Designations|Provincial Park]]
| established = August 15, 1994
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| governing_body = [[BC Parks]]
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'''Khutzeeymateen Provincial Park''', also known as '''Khutzeymateen/K'tzim-A-Deen Grizzly Sanctuary''', is a Class A<ref name=BCP>{{Cite web| url=https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/khutzeymateen/| author=Ministry of Environment| title=Khutzeymateen Provincial Park [a.k.a. Khutzeymateen/K'tzim-a-deen Grizzly Sanctuary], Khutzeymateen Inlet Conservancy, Khutzeymateen Inlet West Conservancy| publisher=BC Parks| accessdate=October 16, 2020}}</ref> [[provincial park]] located in the [[North Coast of British Columbia|North Coast]] region of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]].<ref name=PP/> The park, within the purview of [[BC Parks]], was established on August 15, 1994, to protect critical habitat for the region's [[grizzly bear]] population and the largest contiguous stand of old-growth [[Sitka spruce]] in the world.<ref name=BCP/><ref name=Follett>{{citation| url=https://mountainculturegroup.com/khutzeymateen-inlet-grizzly-bears/| last=Hosgood| first=Amanda Follett| title=Where The Grizzly Bears Roam: The Soap Opera That Is Khutzeymateen Inlet| journal=CMC Magazine| date=June 15, 2021| accessdate=August 17, 2022}}</ref> It was officially opened by [[Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh]], on August 17, 1994.


==Geography==
==History and conservation==
Khutzeeymateen Provincial Park is located in the northern [[Kitimat Ranges]], at the head of [[Khutzeymateen Inlet]], approximately {{convert|37|km|mi|abbr=on}} northeast of [[Prince Rupert, British Columbia|Prince Rupert]]. It borders [[Ksi X'anmaas Conservancy]] to the north, [[Khutzeymateen Inlet Conservancy]] to the west, and, to the south, [[Khyex Conservancy]], covering the [[Khyex River]] watershed. The park protects {{convert|44,588|ha|acre}} of upland and {{convert|464|ha|acre}} of foreshore in the [[drainage basin]] of the [[Khutzeymateen River]]. It is the first undisturbed estuary of its size to be protected along the north coast of BC.<ref name=BCP/>
The park was established August 1994.


==History==
The ultimate purpose of this area is to protect the north coast [[grizzly bear]] by preserving a part of the ecosystem in which they live..
The area that is now Khutzeymateen Provincial Park had been designated for logging when, in 1982, wildlife biologist and conservationist [[Wayne McCrory]] received an anonymous tip about a "unique valley" on the northwest coast. McCrory visited the inlet in October of that year, accompanied by bear researchers Stephen herrero and Ralph Archibald. "Overwhelmed" by what they saw, the team decided to campaign to protect it. A 300 km (185 mi) hunting ban was established around the inlet and the provincial Crown commissioned a study into ways of logging without harming grizzlies.<ref name=Follett/>


The preserve was created at the urging, and with the assistance, of [[Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh]],<ref>{{citation| url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-08-09-wr-25262-story.html| title=Halifax: Royals in Canada| date=August 9, 1994| newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]| accessdate=August 17, 2022}}</ref><ref name=heart>{{cite web| url=https://www.iheartradio.ca/an-environmental-advocate-before-it-was-cool-prince-philip-s-legacy-in-british-columbia-1.14951273| last=Hasegawa| first=Regan| title=Untitled| date=April 9, 2021| publisher=iHeartRadio| accessdate=August 17, 2022}}</ref> the husband and consort of [[Elizabeth II]], [[Monarchy of Canada|Queen of Canada]]. Reserchers worked with Philip, who was also President of the [[World Wildlife Fund]], and the [[Lax-kw'alaams First Nation]] to secure its protection.<ref name=Follett/> The Prince, with 13 Tsimshian hereditary chiefs, opened the Khutzeeymateen Provincial Park on August 17, 1994,<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-philip-dead-duke-of-edinburgh-visits-to-british-columbia-1.5981123| title=A look at Prince Philip's trips to B.C. over his lifetime| date=April 9, 2021| publisher=CBC News| accessdate=August 17, 2022}}</ref> two days after it was established by [[order-in-council]] of the Queen's representative, [[Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia]] [[David Lam]], on the advice of his [[Premier of British Columbia|Premier]], [[Mike Harcourt]].
==Recreation==
Visitor use is not encouraged. However, a limited amount of controlled viewing is allowed under permit. The hunting of grizzly bear is prohibited and hunting of other wildlife is restricted to areas above 1000 meters elevation.


The Khutzeymateen Inlet Conservancy was established in 2008 with the aim of enhancing and ensuring the protection of important grizzly bear intertidal and foreshore habitats throughout the inlet, as well as protecting and maintaining biological diversity and natural environments; preserving social, ceremonial, and cultural uses of [[First Nations in Canada|First Nations]] (Coast [[Tsimshian]] depend on this area); maintaining recreational values; and ensuring that development or use of natural resources occurs in a sustainable manner.<ref name=BCP/>
==Location==
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Located 45 kilometres northeast of [[Prince Rupert, British Columbia]].


The park is the first area in Canada created specifically to protect grizzly bears and their habitat.<ref name=heart/> Though this prevented hundreds of grizzly deaths in British Columbia each year, dozens are still killed as a result of poaching, vehicle collisions, and government-sanctioned animal control.<ref name=Follett/>
==Size==

44,300 hectares in size.
==Activities==
All visitors entering the sanctuary by boat are required to check-in at the K'tzim-a-deen Ranger Station, located in the inlet. Due to the ecological importance of the park, activities are limited to guided tours of the river [[estuary]] and a limited amount of controlled [[wildlife viewing]] from the inlet; shore access is forbidden.<ref name=Follett/> Land use is strictly prohibited.<ref name=BCP/>

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/khutz.html Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary]
*[http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruisingdestinations/Khutzeymateen.htm Blue Book of Boats: Cruising Destination - Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary]
*[http://bluebookofboats.com/Cruisingdestinations/Khutzeymateen.htm Blue Book of Boats:Cruising Destination - Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary]


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[[Category:Provincial Parks of British Columbia]]
[[Category:Provincial parks of British Columbia]]
[[Category:North Coast of British Columbia]]
[[Category:North Coast of British Columbia]]
[[Category:Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District]]
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries of Canada]]
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries of Canada]]
[[Category:Grizzly bears]]
[[Category:1994 establishments in British Columbia]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1994]]



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Latest revision as of 01:45, 30 May 2024

Khutzeymateen Provincial Park
Khutzeymateen/K'tzim-A-Deen Grizzly Sanctuary
Khutzeymateen Inlet
Map showing the location of Khutzeymateen Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Khutzeymateen Provincial Park
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityPrince Rupert
Coordinates54°38′00″N 129°46′31″W / 54.63333°N 129.77528°W / 54.63333; -129.77528
Area45,052 hectares (111,330 acres)
DesignationProvincial Park
EstablishedAugust 15, 1994
Governing bodyBC Parks
WebsiteBC Parks Khutzeymateen

Khutzeeymateen Provincial Park, also known as Khutzeymateen/K'tzim-A-Deen Grizzly Sanctuary, is a Class A[2] provincial park located in the North Coast region of British Columbia, Canada.[1] The park, within the purview of BC Parks, was established on August 15, 1994, to protect critical habitat for the region's grizzly bear population and the largest contiguous stand of old-growth Sitka spruce in the world.[2][3] It was officially opened by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on August 17, 1994.

Geography

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Khutzeeymateen Provincial Park is located in the northern Kitimat Ranges, at the head of Khutzeymateen Inlet, approximately 37 km (23 mi) northeast of Prince Rupert. It borders Ksi X'anmaas Conservancy to the north, Khutzeymateen Inlet Conservancy to the west, and, to the south, Khyex Conservancy, covering the Khyex River watershed. The park protects 44,588 hectares (110,180 acres) of upland and 464 hectares (1,150 acres) of foreshore in the drainage basin of the Khutzeymateen River. It is the first undisturbed estuary of its size to be protected along the north coast of BC.[2]

History

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The area that is now Khutzeymateen Provincial Park had been designated for logging when, in 1982, wildlife biologist and conservationist Wayne McCrory received an anonymous tip about a "unique valley" on the northwest coast. McCrory visited the inlet in October of that year, accompanied by bear researchers Stephen herrero and Ralph Archibald. "Overwhelmed" by what they saw, the team decided to campaign to protect it. A 300 km (185 mi) hunting ban was established around the inlet and the provincial Crown commissioned a study into ways of logging without harming grizzlies.[3]

The preserve was created at the urging, and with the assistance, of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,[4][5] the husband and consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada. Reserchers worked with Philip, who was also President of the World Wildlife Fund, and the Lax-kw'alaams First Nation to secure its protection.[3] The Prince, with 13 Tsimshian hereditary chiefs, opened the Khutzeeymateen Provincial Park on August 17, 1994,[6] two days after it was established by order-in-council of the Queen's representative, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia David Lam, on the advice of his Premier, Mike Harcourt.

The Khutzeymateen Inlet Conservancy was established in 2008 with the aim of enhancing and ensuring the protection of important grizzly bear intertidal and foreshore habitats throughout the inlet, as well as protecting and maintaining biological diversity and natural environments; preserving social, ceremonial, and cultural uses of First Nations (Coast Tsimshian depend on this area); maintaining recreational values; and ensuring that development or use of natural resources occurs in a sustainable manner.[2]

The park is the first area in Canada created specifically to protect grizzly bears and their habitat.[5] Though this prevented hundreds of grizzly deaths in British Columbia each year, dozens are still killed as a result of poaching, vehicle collisions, and government-sanctioned animal control.[3]

Activities

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All visitors entering the sanctuary by boat are required to check-in at the K'tzim-a-deen Ranger Station, located in the inlet. Due to the ecological importance of the park, activities are limited to guided tours of the river estuary and a limited amount of controlled wildlife viewing from the inlet; shore access is forbidden.[3] Land use is strictly prohibited.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b ProtectedPlanet, BC Names/GeoBC entry "Khutzeymateen Provincial Park, UN WCMC Environment Program, retrieved August 17, 2022
  2. ^ a b c d e Ministry of Environment. "Khutzeymateen Provincial Park [a.k.a. Khutzeymateen/K'tzim-a-deen Grizzly Sanctuary], Khutzeymateen Inlet Conservancy, Khutzeymateen Inlet West Conservancy". BC Parks. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e Hosgood, Amanda Follett (June 15, 2021), "Where The Grizzly Bears Roam: The Soap Opera That Is Khutzeymateen Inlet", CMC Magazine, retrieved August 17, 2022
  4. ^ "Halifax: Royals in Canada", Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1994, retrieved August 17, 2022
  5. ^ a b Hasegawa, Regan (April 9, 2021). "Untitled". iHeartRadio. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  6. ^ "A look at Prince Philip's trips to B.C. over his lifetime". CBC News. April 9, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
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