Zec de la Bessonne
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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 Province of Quebec
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| Location | La Tuque, in Mauricie, in Quebec, in Canada |
| Nearest city | La Tuque |
| Coordinates | 47°23′N 72°31′W / 47.383°N 72.517°WCoordinates: 47°23′N 72°31′W / 47.383°N 72.517°W |
| Area | 524.5 square kilometres (202.5 sq mi) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Governing body | Association Épervier de La Tuque inc |
| Website | http://zecdelabessonne.reseauzec.com/ |
The Zec de la Bessonne is a "zone d'exploitation contrôlée" (controlled harvesting area) (ZEC) near La Tuque in administrative region of Mauricie, in Quebec, in Canada. A territory of 524.5 square kilometres (202.5 sq mi) was assigned in 1978 to the Zec.
The Zec is managed by the Association Épervier de La Tuque inc (Association Hawk of La Tuque inc). It takes its name from a former private hunting club which was abolished upon creating the Zec.
"Zec de la Bessonne" is a land of 524.5 square kilometres (202.5 sq mi), located in Mauricie, in La Tuque (urban agglomeration). Its territory is shared by the city of La Tuque and municipalities La Bostonnais, Quebec and Lac-Edouard. It is bordered to the East by the Zec Jeannotte, Québec and Portneuf Wildlife Reserve, and to the South by Zec Tawachiche. It is located at 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of downtown La Tuque.
The territory is crossed by six rivers such as Little Bostonnais River, the Jeannotte River and Rivière du milieu (Mékinac). Zec includes 281 lakes including Lake Wayagamac which provides drinking water to the city of La Tuque.
Zec the Bessonne is not a protected area recognized by the Government of Quebec, like all other zecs; forestry and mining are allowed. However, the island "Steamboat" is recognized as Heronry and bird colony, which is located in the center of Lake Wayagamac.
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