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Special Notes:

Management Planning:

• Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan

Thinahtea Protected Area is located in the north east corner of the province near the confluence of Thinahtea creek and the Petitot River, 170 km northeast of Fort Nelson. There are no designated roads near to the protected area.

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• Park Map
• Location Map

• Cultural Heritage - Thinahtea Protected Area overlaps with traditional use areas of the Slavey, Cree and Beaver cultures of the Dene Tha and Fort Nelson First Nations. Thinahtea means where the giants laid down.
• Conservation - The protected area represents features of the Petitot Plain Ecosection in the Boreal white and black spruce biogeoclimatic zone. There are significant jackpine stands mixed amongst the muskeg.
• Wildlife - The area contains important habitat for caribou, moose wolf, black bear and several other mammals and waterfowl; Endangered, Threatened and Vulnerable Species include trumpeter swans and water hemlock (Cicuta virosa) which has been collected at the Petitot River. The Petitot River and Thinahtea Lake contain several fish species such as Northern pike, walleye, burbot, longnose sucker, troutperch, longnose dace, and slimy sculpin.

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.
	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.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Keep fires small in the back country. Campfires are permitted, however, no campfire pits are provided at this time.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are 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 not permitted.
	No horseback riding is permitted in this park.
	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 are wildlife viewing opportunities for Moose, Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, Caribou and Wolves.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	The park is open to hunting. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC Hunting Regulation synopsis.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.