ELC Framework Documents

Yukon Ecosystem and Landscape Classification (ELC) Framework 525 KB (2011, 51 p.)

This report provides an overview of major components and ecological concepts of Yukon’s ELC Framework. The content of this report builds on previous releases of the ELC framework. This report was reviewed by the Technical Working Group on April 14, 2011.  An appendix to this report summarizing the results of the workshop is pending.

Concepts, Rationale and Suggested Standards for the Yukon Ecosystem Classification and Mapping Framework 1.47 MB (2003, 59 p.)

This document presents earlier concepts, rationale and standards for a proposed ecosystem classification and mapping framework for Yukon in 2003.

Ecological Classification and Mapping (local to regional scale)

Bioclimate, Ecodistrict and Ecologically Significant Features Mapping for the Dawson Planning Region, Yukon 485 KB

(2008, 57 p.)

Yukon’s Ecological Land Classification and Mapping Program: Concepts towards a Strategic Plan 380 KB

(2008, 100 p.)

History of Ecosystem Classification and Mapping in Yukon

Ecosystems of the Peel Watershed 9.7 MB

(2007, 66 p.)

A predictive approach to regional ecosystem mapping

North Yukon Planning Region biophysical landscape classification 7.4 MB

(2005, 63 p.)

Overview, methods and reference images (powerpoint style presentation)

Biophysical map of Watson Lake area 3.7 MB

(2005, 84 p.)

Local-scale biophysical mapping for integrated resource
management, Watson Lake area (NTS 105A/2), Yukon

Regional ecosystem classification and mapping of the Yukon Southern Lakes and Pelly Mountains Ecoregions 1.2 MB

(2003, 36 p.)

This report documents the application of the Yukon ECM Framework (Francis and Steffen 2003) concepts to maps classes to the ecoregion, ecodistrict and bio-climate zone level.

Ecoregions

Ecoregions of Yukon Territory

• Report 15 KB
  

• Page-size map 8.6 MB

• Wall-map 10.9 MB

• Shapefile Ecoregions of the Yukon Territory (1995)

This report documents the biophysical properties of Yukon landscapes.

Ecological & Land Classification Program

Environment Yukon

Government of Yukon

Box 2703 (V-2)
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: 867-667-3081
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408 local 3081
Fax: 867-393-6213

Email: elc@gov.yk.ca