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Biogeoclimatic Zones of BC

 

Learning Objectives

This module will cover all of the biogeoclimatic zones in British Columbia. Work through all of the zones or the ones that of interest for your area.

By the end of this module you should be able to:

 

• Describe the general location of different BEC zones in BC

  • • Describe common species, elevational breaks,  subtle features for different zones
  • • List common resource activities that occur in each zone

 

Each zone has a summary sheet covering the basic concepts, distribution, and resources found in the zone.

You can access topographical cross sections that will quiz you on the distribution of the zones across different areas of the province

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Selkirk College Thompson Rivers University BC Campus