Key to Provincial Terrestrial and Wetland Ecosites of Ontario

Key to Provincial Terrestrial and Wetland Ecosites of Ontario

Ecosystem classifications provide a means to organize vegetation and soil into standard ecological units. Ecosites are spatial units that provide a basis for major corporate and partner activities, involving ecological inventories, monitoring and assessment programs; the purpose being to provide information in support of operational planning, natural heritage planning and various program deliveries. These tools are particularly useful for forest managers, allowing them to make sound silvicultural and resource management decisions.