Becharof_Wilderness

Becharof Wilderness

Becharof Wilderness

Protected area in Alaska, United States

Becharof Wilderness is a wilderness area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located within the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge, it comprises approximately 500,000 acres (2,000 km2) and is bordered by the Katmai Wilderness on the north. It was designated Wilderness in 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.[1] The region is home to a wide array of wildlife, including brown bears, salmon, caribou, and migratory birds.[2]

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    US Fish & Wildlife Service - Becharof National Wildlife Refuge
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    US Fish & Wildlife Service - Becharof Conservation
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