Ecoregion classification
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Ecoregion classification
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the ecoregion classification system is used to stratify B.C.’sterrestrial and marine ecosystem complexity into discrete geographical units at fivedifferent levels. The two highest levels, Ecodomains and Ecodivisions, are very broadand place B.C. globally. The three lowest levels, Ecoprovinces, Ecoregions andEcosections, are progressively more detailed, narrow in scope and relate segments of theprovince to one another. They describe areas of similar climate, physiography,oceanography, hydrology, vegetation and wildlife potential. [Ministry of Forests -- Government of British Columbia]
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