Environmental Research

Environmental research is an important part of maintaining the health of B.C.'s ecosystems and natural resources.

Environmental research in B.C. focuses on topics such as ecosystem stewardship, water, species and habitats, timber supply and much more.

• Air quality models
• Bio-economy (includes carbon)
• Biometrics and forest measurement
• Climate
  • Climate change
• Ecosystems and Biogeoclimatic Classification
  • Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) and Ecology Research
  • Site productivity
  • Site Index Estimates by BEC Site Series (SIBEC)
  • Ecosystem-base management
• Forests
  • Forest genetics
  • Forest health
  • Forest growth
    • Growth and yield modelling
    • Tree Seed
  • Silviculture Research
    • Planting Density
    • Pre-Commercial Thinning
    • Fertilization
    • Pruning
    • Commercial Thinning
    • Broadleaves and Mixedwood Management
    • Silvicultural Systems
• Range
• Water
  • Water science and data

Research Tools & Resources

• Libraries and publication catalogues
• Analytical Laboratory services
• Directory of qualified laboratories
• B.C. field sampling manual and laboratory manual
• Soil Information System
• Species and Ecosystems Explorer
• Forest Science Research Authors