1. Ecozones….

2. ECOZONE Definition
Ecozone: Region based on its ecological characteristics. Landforms, climate, soils and natural vegetation
Ecology: The science of the relationship between organisms and their environment
An ecozone is a large geographical area in which human activities interact with the natural world. It is a much bigger bioregion.
For example, in the Fort Frances area there are woodlot and wetland bioregions, but is also part of the much bigger Boreal Shield ecozone.

3. Ecozones more information…
First developed in 1986
15 land-based (terrestrial) ecozones
5 water based (marine) ecozones
Ecozones help geographers identify environmental issues and develop solutions

4. Ecozones…a few more points
Ecozone boundaries
A boundary is a line that divides one area
from another.
Boundaries between ecozones are not exact because physical and human characteristics can be shared by neighbouring ecozones
For example: the landform The Canadian Shield is large and is covered by four ecozones.

5. The Canadian Shield
Fort Frances

6. Transition Zones
Transition Zone: An areas in which the characteristics of one ecozone gradually blend into the next
Parts of both neighbouring ecozones are found in the transition zone and eventually fade out

7. The Boreal Shield Ecozone (where Fort Frances is located) pg.77
Physical Characteristics
Human Characteristics
Landforms:
Population:
Climate:
Population Density:
Soils:
Portion of Canada’s population:
Natural Vegetation:
Major Communities:
Wildlife:
Economic Activities
Waters:
Major Parks:

8. The Hudson Plain Ecozone (where Churchill, MB is located) pg.72
Physical Characteristics
Human Characteristics
Landforms:
Population:
Climate:
Population Density:
Soils:
Portion of Canada’s population:
Natural Vegetation:
Major Communities:
Wildlife:
Economic Activities
Waters:
Major Parks:

9. The Canadian Saucer
Mostly in Ontario, but includes parts of Manitoba and Quebec
Soggy region:
There is a flat region near sea level
Permafrost below the surface prevents water from filtering through the soil, causing it to pool
Low population
Ocean Harbour – ships wheat from farms overseas
Railways to the south bring goods and people

10. 1) Landforms 1) Landform Features of the earth:
Defn: a specific geomorphic feature on the surface of the earth, ranging from large-scale features such as plains, plateaus, and mountains to minor features such as hills, valleys, and alluvial fans.
1) Landforms