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Page 15 Learn more about British Columbia’s plants and animals. | ||
| British Columbia Outdoor Guide | ||
| Follow the links to learn about a wide variety of plants and animals found in British Columbia. ( http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/wilderness/index.html ) | ||
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| Vancouver Aquarium | ||
| Learn about creatures that live in the waters of British Columbia. ( http://www.vanaqua.org/education/aquafacts/ ) | ||
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| Wildlife and Nature in British Columbia | ||
| This site lists trees, mammals, and birds found in British Columbia. ( http://www.britishcolumbia.com/wildlife/ ) | ||
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Page 15 Ecoprovinces are further divided into smaller areas called biogeoclimatic zones. Learn more about the biogeoclimatic zone in which you live. | ||
| Biogeoclimatic Zones of B.C. | ||
| This map shows the zones and the great variety of trees growing in the various zones. ( http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/library/documents/treebook/biogeo/biogeo.htm ) | ||
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| BEC Web | ||
| This government page has lots of information on Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC). A colour-coded map is included under “General Info on Zones.” ( http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/HRE/becweb/ ) | ||
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| Ecosystems | ||
| The Muskwa-Kechika area is an example of one ecosystem within the vast network of biogeoclimatic zones in British Columbia. Its web site has a good explanation of ecosystems. ( http://www.muskwa-kechika.com/management-area/ecosystems.asp ) | ||
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