Lax Kul Nii Luutiksm/Bonilla Conservancy

The Lax Kul Nii Luutiksm/Bonilla Conservancy was established in 2006 surrounding Bonilla Island (Lax Kul), located along the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada.[2]

Lax Kul Nii Luutiksm/Bonilla Conservancy
Photo looking west toward Bonilla Island
Photo looking west in Hecate Strait toward Bonilla Island
Map showing the location of Lax Kul Nii Luutiksm/Bonilla Conservancy
Map showing the location of Lax Kul Nii Luutiksm/Bonilla Conservancy
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityKitkatla
Coordinates53°29′13″N 130°36′30″W / 53.4869°N 130.6084°W / 53.4869; -130.6084
Area1,584 ha (6.12 sq mi)
DesignationConservancy
EstablishedJuly 13, 2006
Governing bodyBC Parks

The conservancy protects predator-free islets for seabirds and numerous marine and terrestrial species.[3] Located in this conservancy is a pre-contact Gitxaala village site and shell midden.

References

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  1. ^ "Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD)". Government of Canada. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Lax Kul Nii Luutiksm/Bonilla Conservancy". bcparks.ca. B.C. Parks. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Backgrounder: Amendments to the Park Act and Protected Areas of British Columbia Act". Government of British Columbia. Retrieved 21 June 2023.