Tsá Túé Biosphere Reserve
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The community of about 600, almost all of whom are Sahtuto’ine, is located on the western shore of the lake. The community relies on harvesting wildlife and fish to supply most of its needs. The economy includes limited but increasing tourism, infrastructure development and self-government administration.
Designation date: 2016
Administrative authorities: Délı̨nę Renewable Resources Council, Délı̨nę Got’ine Government, Parks Canada, Department of Lands, Government of the Northwest Territories.
Surface area (terrestrial and marine): 9,331,300 ha
Core area(s): 2,008,200 ha
Buffer zone(s): 7,236,500 ha
Transition area(s): 79,700 ha
Location
Latitude: 64°01’01”N – 67°52’23”N
Longitude: 115°59’46”W – 125°26’24”W
Midpoint: 66°02’06”N – 120°35’17”W
For more information on the Reserve please visit http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/ecological-sciences/biosphere-reserves/europe-north-america/canada/tsa-tue/
Phone: 867-374-4040
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