UNESCO WHS - Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park - Samuel Glacier - These parks comprise an impressive complex of glaciers and high peaks on both sides of the border between Canada (Yukon Territory and British Columbia) and the United States (Alaska). The spectacular natural landscapes are home to many grizzly bears, caribou and Dall's sheep. The site contains the largest non-polar icefield in the world. Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park was established in 1993 after an intensive campaign by Canadian and American conservation organizations to halt mining exploration and development in the area, and protect the area for its strong natural heritage and biodiversity values.UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada Name: Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park Site: Samuel Glacier Location: Province of British Columbia Inscription: 1979 (Extention: 1992, 1994) Category: Natural (vii)(viii)(ix)(x) Unesco Ref: 72 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the side