Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves protect representative samples of life science features from Ontario’s 14 Ecoregions and 71 Ecodistricts within their regulated boundaries.  Ecoregions are broad climatic zones distinguished by their north-south temperature and east-west precipitation gradients.  Ecodistricts are distinctive physiographic areas found within Ecoregions.  Each Ecodistrict contains landform patterns and biological productivity traits that distinguish it from other Ecodistricts.  Finer landscape units are defined in each Ecodistrict based on recurring landform patterns.  Close to one half of these landform patterns and the vegetation and species they support are found within Ontario’s provincial parks and conservation reserves.

Non-destructive biological research in provincial parks is encouraged.  Researchers must submit an Application to Conduct Research and receive approval.

Biological research in provincial parks is encouraged. Researchers must submit an Application to Conduct Research and receive approval.