Area 2 - Laredo Inlet Protected Area
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Kitasoo/Xaixais Values:

  • High archaeological and cultural values,
  • High central coast bio-diversity values,
  • Very high wildlife and bio-diversity values,
  • Home of the Kermode and black bears and wolves,
  • Very high scenic values for coastal fiords and mountains,
  • High potential for low-impact eco-tourism.

Kitasoo/Xaixais Management Objectives:

  • No logging or mining,
  • Management as Laredo / Canoona / Khutze Tribal Park,
  • Low impact Kitasoo/Xaixais eco-tourism to create jobs and economic development opportunities,
  • Kitasoo/Xaixais Youth Rediscovery program to train Kitasoo/Xaixais youth,
  • Co-management Agreement with Kitasoo/Xaixais before any resource planning or tourism development begins.