BEC classification system

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Part I - Introduction

What Do You Already Know?

Part II - BEC Concepts

Ecosystem Concepts
What Is The BEC System?
Zones, Subzones, Variants & Phases
Non-Forested Sites
SMR, SNR, and Edatopic Grids
Site Series and the Zonal Site
Ecological Equivalence

Part III - Applications

Why Use BEC?
Methods For Classification

Part IV - Putting It All Together

Part V - Video Tutorial

Part VI - Review Questions

BEC Overview

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By the end of this learning module, learners will be able to:

• Relate the concepts of the BEC systems with previous experiences and knowledge,

• Outline key concepts regarding the historical use of the BEC system in BC,

• Summarize basic ideas regarding the concept of an ecosystem,

• Differentiate between the use of Zones, subzones, variants and phases in BEC,

• Describe how the Soil Moisture Regime and Soil Nutrient Regime relate to BEC,

• Describe how site series and zonal sites are used in BEC,

• Explain the relevance of ecological equivalence,

• List possible application of the BEC system for resource management in BC.