Ontario Ecological Land Classification Hierarchy

Ecological units defined by bedrock, climate, physiography, and vegetation for descriptive, planning, and resource management purposes. The dataset is structured into three hierarchical categories: Ecozone, Ecoregion, and Ecodistrict. It was created by the Government of Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze climate and demographic trends across Ecozone-level units for national reporting.
• Assess wetland class significance and set wilderness park targets using Ecoregion-level features.
• Define seed zones and map ecosystem types based on Ecodistrict-level classifications.

Strengths

• Hierarchical structure with three defined classification levels (Ecozone, Ecoregion, Ecodistrict).
• Compatible with national and continental ecological classification systems.

Limitations

• Specific row count, column details, and spatial resolution are not provided.
• Sample data and file sizes are unavailable for review.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario | Gouvernement de l'Ontario

Collection Method

Defined by the Ministry of Natural Resources based on bedrock, climate, physiography, and vegetation.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Ontario, Canada