A Model for Predictive Ecosystem Mapping

Author: Del Meidinger
Email: Del.Meidinger@gems2.gov.bc.ca

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Table of Contents

A Model for Predictive Ecosystem Mapping

Ecosystem Mapping: What is it?

BEC: Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification

BEC: Site series ==> Ecosystems

Ecosystem Mapping: Why do we need it?

More Reasons!

To Map or Not to Map

Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping (TEM)

TEM: Ecosystem Unit Components

Predictive Ecosystem Mapping (PEM)

PEM Premise

PEM Procedure

PEM -- the Challenge

EcoGen

The EcoGen Process

EcoGen

EcoGen Process

Large-scale BGC Mapping

Forest Cover - Telkwa

Aspect Classes

Slope Classes

Landcover

Benches

Features

Knowledge base

Experts build the knowledge base

Terrain

Forest Cover Type

Spatial Issues

Thematic Issues

EcoGen Processing

EcoMap

Challenges for Ecologists

EcoGen System Requirements

Interpretations

EcoYield: Interpretive Module

Assigning Site Index

Assigning Site Index

Dealing with site classification and site index near boundaries

EcoGen Summary

EcoGen Projects in Southern Interior

Other Ecosystem Mapping

PEM Project Planning

PEM Management

Acknowledgements