BEC Map

The current and most detailed version of the approved corporate provincial digital Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) Zone/Subzone/Variant/Phase map (version 12, September 2, 2021). Use this version when performing GIS analysis regardless of scale. This mapping is deliberately extended across the ocean, lakes, glaciers, etc to facilitate intersection with a terrestrial landcover layer of your choice

Data and Resources

Contributing Organization

BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is British Columbia's land manager, responsible for stewardship of Provincial Crown land, cultural and natural resources.

Additional Info

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Author Salkeld, T., Walton A., and W. Mackenzie.
Maintainer Forest Analysis and Iventory
Last Updated June 24, 2022, 20:24 (UTC)
Created February 4, 2021, 00:21 (UTC)
publication_yr 2021