Terrestrial and Wetland Ecosites of Northwestern Ontario

Download or read book Terrestrial and Wetland Ecosites of Northwestern Ontario written by G. D. Racey and published by Thunder Bay, Ont. : Northwest Science & Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides a framework for classifying and mapping wetland ecosites in northwestern Ontario. Ecosites are mappable, ecological land units. They are appropriate for describing and mapping forest ecosystems at a scale comparable with the Ontario Forest Resources Inventory and operational forest management planning. The classification is based on data and experience from the region. It describes 40 forested wetland ecosites. Factsheets, ecosite keys and information to support the understanding, interpretation and application of ecosites is provided.