BC Grassland Resources and Climate Change

Authors

  • Don Gayton FORREX - Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22230/jem.2013v14n2a135

Abstract

The native grasslands and associated dry woodland ecosystems of the BC Interior are an important economic, biodiversity, and recreational resource. They also form an integral part of our cultural fabric, contributing to a sense of place-identity for many British Columbians. All the ecosystems of the Province will experience fundamental shifts as a result of climate change, but given the unique and complex nature of the Bunchgrass (BG), Ponderosa Pine (PP) and the dry phases of the Interior Douglas-fir (IDF) Biogeoclimatic (BGC) zones, they are deserving of a separate treatment. This discussion paper is not intended as a definitive review, but rather to initiate dialogue on an issue that is significant to both the livestock and conservation sectors.

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Published

2013-12-11

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Discussion Papers

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