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Special Notes:

Management Planning:

• The approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan is available in pdf format

• Location Map

Limited road access from Ft. Ware and road conditions are unknown, access to interior by air. Mackenzie is the closest community but is still a days drive on rough roads.

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

• There are no digital maps or brochures for this park
• Location Map

• History - Finlay-Russel Provincial Park and Protected Area encompasses 122,771 hectares and was established on April 11, 2001. Finlay-Russel Provincial Park, a Class A Park, was first identified for Protected Area Status through the Mackenzie Land and Resource Management Plan process to protect important fish and wildlife habitat and a section of the First Nation trail from Kwadacha to Caribou Hide and the Stikine country.
• Cultural Heritage - High First Nations cultural values; continued sustenance use.
• Conservation - Important fishery values along the Finlay River and at Fishing Lakes bull trout, rainbow trout and Arctic grayling. Important habitat for caribou, moose, sheep and goats.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

• Due to the remote setting of this park, visitors should be well -equipped as there are no supplies of any kind easily accessible.
• Supplies, vehicles and gasoline should be checked prior to travelling to the park.
• Suitable clothing should be worn and equipment for outdoor living carried.
• Visitors should be experienced, self sufficient and have appropriate maps.

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. Visitors must be experienced in backcountry travelling.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park. Drinking out of streams or lakes within the park is not recommended unless the water has been filtered or treated.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted. Portable stoves should be used for all cooking in the backcountry areas.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. First Nation Heritage trail from Kwadacha to Caribou Hide and the Stikine country. Condition of trail is unknown. Trail involves a major crossing of the Finlay River. Visitors must have appropriated topography maps and be well prepared.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is permitted; however, trails are not maintained.
	Horses and horseback riding are permitted. Horse travellers must be well prepared and experienced in backcountry travel as this park is very remote and isolated.
	Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	There is no viewing platform but the area is an important habitat for caribou, moose, sheep and goats. This area has good wilderness recreation, most notably hunting and fishing opportunities. Boating is limited to canoes, kayaks and rafts.
	There are snowmobiling or ski-dooing opportunities in the park but this is a very remote area, that is far from any major centre. Be prepared for winter conditions.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Hunting is allowed in the park during the open season. Please check with the BC Hunting and Trapping regulations for more information.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.