BEC unit definition

BEC unit means the Province of British Columbia’s Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification zone, subzone and variant (where variant is applicable), as published by DataBC at: https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/biogeoclimatic-ecosystem-classification-bec-map, and as amended from time to time;
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Examples of BEC unit in a sentence

  • A secondary result of this process was the formation of merged BEC unit working groups, among the LLOWG MOU signatories.

  • The Licensee/ BCTS working groups within each NDU/merged BEC unit developed retention areas utilizing their local knowledge and expertise.

  • Ecologically suitable species are species that have been found to occur within a Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification zone, subzone/variant (or BEC unit) and site series, based on available soil moisture and nutrients, as published in Land Management Handbook 28 “A Field Guide to Site Identification and Interpretation for the Vancouver Forest Region”.

  • The distribution of the retention area across each merged BEC unit was considered and balanced with the benefits of large patch sizes.