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An Introduction to Karst in British Columbia - Online Training Module
Last updated on April 20, 2023
Introduction
These online lessons will provide you with a very basic introduction to karst, with special emphasis on karst in British Columbia. At the end of the course, you should be able to:
- Explain what karst is and how it forms
- Identify and classify examples of common karst features
- List well-known areas of karst in B.C. and around the world
- Describe some of the values associated with karst
- Explain why karst is sensitive and vulnerable to disturbance
- Describe some of the key events in the evolution of B.C.’s current karst management system
- List B.C.’s main karst guidance documents and key legislation for protecting and managing karst
- Describe the three categories of karst inventories in B.C. and their role in karst management
- Identify some of the government agencies in B.C. with responsibilities for managing karst resources