Soil Mapping and classification

Last updated on January 14, 2021

Soil mapping

Finding comprehensive information from soil surveys and other sources is getting easier. Information is available to general users through Google Earth and similar interfaces in a package called Soil Information Finder Tool.

Soil classification

Every soil is unique. As with plants, animals and other forms of life, there is a way to organize information about soils in a logical and useful way. Ultimately, this information is useful for understanding implications for agricultural management practices and it is summarized in soil maps described above. Learn more:

Agricultural land capability

The following manual describes the criteria to assess agricultural capability of land. Note that capability differs from productivity, suitability and other interpretations of soil and climate information:

Soil information finder tool

Find information about the soils and related properties on an interactive map: soil management begins with knowing this information.

Mapping tools

Find, view and download Terrestrial Ecosystem Information:on maps and data

Find maps and resources to determine if a parcel is within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) boundary:

Useful contacts

AgriService BC

Have a question?  Call or email and a staff person will assist you.

Telephone: 1 888 221-7141

E-mail: AgriServiceBC@gov.bc.ca