Ecosystems Branch

Wildlife Guidelines for Backcountry Tourism/Commercial Recreation

Habitat Types

Name	Description	Activity
Grassland	Warm-hot climate areas dominated by grasses and widely spaced trees or no trees.	• Motorized (snow-free) • Non-motorized (snow-free) • Aerial-based
Alpine/Tundra	Very cold climate areas dominated by dwarf shrubs, herbs mosses and lichens. Includes subalpine forests.	• Motorized (winter) • Motorized (snow-free) • Non-motorized (winter) • Non-motorized (snow-free) • Aerial-based
Freshwater	Lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands dominated by open water or a mixture of open water and emergent vegetation.	• Boating • Aerial-based
Foreshore	Coastal foreshore and near-shore areas.	• Boating • Non-motorized (snow-free) • Aerial-based
Forest	All deciduous- and coniferous-forested ecosystems in the province.	• Motorized (winter) • Motorized (snow-free) • Non-motorized recreation (winter) • Non-motorized recreation (snow-free) • Aerial-based