Biodiversity of BC's interactive web maps allow you to explore the distribution of a species in BC.
In addition to displaying distribution records for each species in BC, our Layers and Legends section allows you to make additional layers
visible (e.g. biogeographic layers or plant records) or to remove layers you do not wish to see.
Click and unclick the check boxes beside layer names to turn layers off and on.
Our biogeographic layers include the Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) zones, the climate, etc. of British Columbia.
If you have any questions about our maps, please contact us.
Click on any record in order to view that record's details.
Map Functionality
- Click and hold down the mouse button to pan around the map.
- Click on the home button to return to the default extent of the map.
- Click on Layers and Legends Button to view the Legend(s) and available layers.
- You can determine latitude and longitude on the maps by placing your cursor over the spot of interest.
- The Switch Basemaps button allows you to change the background for the maps.
- The Print button allows you to print out a copy of the map.
- The Search box allows you to search the map for a specific region or city/town.
- The Add Shapefile Button allows you to add your own zipped (.zip) Shapefiles onto the map.
- The Select Records tool allows you to add a polygon to the map and select records that fall within it. You can then print or export the results as a .csv file.