CEF Data

The Cumulative Effects Framework uses various datasets to support the analysis and reporting of cumulative effects across British Columbia. The most recent CEF data and online web applications are listed below. 

CEF Values Data 

Data are used to assess and report on cumulative effects and are specific for each value. Access the most up-to-date provincial CEF data on the following values pages:

• Grizzly Bear
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• Old Growth Forest
• Moose
• Forest Biodiversity

CEF Integrated Roads Data

The BC CEF Integrated Roads data set (2024) is a combination of various publicly accessible road line data sources into a single data set. It is intended for use in provincial-scale spatial assessments in British Columbia and to support cumulative effects assessment and analysis. The road line data which contributed to this data set is publicly available and has varying levels of quality, accuracy and completeness. This data was designed for strategic level cumulative effects analysis, and is only meant for coarse GIS analysis, summarized by large areas.

Access data: CEF Integrated Roads (2024) (BC Data Catalogue) or visualize through the Human Disturbance Data Explorer.

CEF Human Disturbance Data

The CEF Human Disturbance data set (2023) is a consolidated human disturbance footprint data set. It is intended for provincial-scale spatial assessments in British Columbia and to support cumulative effects assessment and analysis. This data set was generated by Province of British Columbia GIS staff from publicly-accessible data which has varying levels of quality, accuracy and completeness.

Access data: CEF Human Disturbance (2023) (BC Data Catalogue) or visualize through the Human Disturbance Data Explorer.

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