Ecoregions - Ecoregion Ecosystem Classification of British Columbia

An ecoregion is an area with major physiographic and minor macroclimatic or oceanographic variation. There are 43 ecoregion in British Columbia of which 39 are terrestrial. Ecodivsions are meant to be mapped at 1:500,000 for regional strategic planning

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 21:13 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 21:13 (UTC)
contact_email	Deepa.Filatow@gov.bc.ca
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