1. Ecozones
CGC 1D1

2. Terms Associated with Ecozones.
Boreal
Cordillera
Maritime
Montane
Plain
Prairie
Shield
Taiga
Tundra

3. Boreal
Definition: A coniferous forest dominated by spruce, fir, and pine trees that
stretches from east to west across Canada (needle leaved trees or cone
bearing trees).
Ecozone Examples: Boreal Cordillera
Boreal Shield
Boreal Plains
At 1.3 billion acres, Canada's Boreal Forest
is one of the largest intact forest
ecosystems remaining on Earth.
Kenogami Quebec Boreal Shield

4. Spruce, fir, and pine trees
(look very similar), like Christmas trees.
Runs from East to West of Canada

5. Cordillera
Definition: A group of mountain systems, each one containing several ranges
e.g. Western Cordillera of Canada
Examples: Montane Cordillera
Taiga Cordillera
Boreal Cordillera
Arctic Cordillera

6. Maritime Definition: Living or found near the sea
Ecozone Examples: Atlantic Maritime
Pacific Maritime
Atlantic Maritime
Pacific Maritime

7. Montane Banff National Park, Alberta
Definition: Referring to a mountainous country
Ecozone Examples: Montane Cordillera (mostly in BC, some of Alberta)
Banff National Park, Alberta

8. Plain Definition: A level tract of land
Examples: Mixedwood Plains (Niagara Region)
Boreal Plains
Taiga Plains
Hudson Plains
Saskatchewan Plains

9. Prairie
Definition: Grasslands that are found in the southern part of Alberta, Saskatchewan,
and Manitoba; the natural grasses of this region have been largely replaced by wheat.
Ecozone Example: Prairie Ecozone
Prairies Alberta

10. Shield
Definition: Large area of Precambrian rock that forms the core of the
continent
Ecozone Examples: Boreal Shield
Taiga Shield
Canadian Shield - Quebec

11. Taiga
Definition: Coniferous forest land of Siberia. The name is often used for all coniferous forests in the Northern hemisphere.
Examples: Taiga Cordillera
Taiga Shield
Taiga Plains
Quebec - Same trees as Boreal Forest

12. Tundra
Definition: The treeless plains of northern North America, principally
along the Arctic Circle. The summers are short, the winters are cold and windy, making tree growth impossible.

13. Parks in Canada

14. National Parks
The National Parks Act was passed by the federal government to set aside areas of land/water for “the benefit, education, and enjoyment of the Canadian people.”
It was passed in Banff National Park in Alberta was the first national park in Canada.
In 1993 Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and the Liberal Government stated that all 15 of Canada's distinct ecozones should be represented by National Parks. Today, 14 of the ecozones have at least one national park within its boundaries.
The Hudson Plain ecozone is the only ecozone with no National Park.

15. Banff National Park

16. Provincial Parks
Provincial Parks also protect land. They conserve wilderness, preserve sites, and protect animals and their habitats.
Algonquin Provincial Park was the first one in Ontario. It protects habitat (of course), and also to honour the Algonquin people.

17. Municipal Parks
Land is also protected within city parks. They provide healthy retreats for city dwellers, and can protect river valleys and shorelines.
It is becoming more difficult to find new park space within cities. So, some cities are turning to creative solutions to try to have more park space. For example, they look for spaces in buildings on roofs, inside large glass walls, or under glass canopies and skylights.

18. Park on Roof in Toronto