The Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre provides biodiversity information for the region.
B.C. Conservation Data Centre
British Columbia’s Conservation Data Centre collects and shares information about wildlife and ecosystems at risk.
About B.C. Conservation Data Centre
The B.C. Conservation Data Centre collects and shares scientific data about wildlife and ecosystems in British Columbia, with a focus on species and ecological communities at risk. It compiles a list of species and ecosystems occurring in B.C., assigns conservation status ranks by level of risk, maps known locations of at-risk occurrences, and disseminates the information in accessible formats.
Data can be explored through the BC Species & Ecosystems Explorer and CDC iMap, with options to submit, request, and cite data. The centre is a member of the NatureServe network of 60+ programs in Canada and the United States that share methods for collecting and managing information.
Key features
- Compiled list of species and ecosystems occurring in B.C.
- Conservation status ranks for B.C. species and ecosystems
- Maps of known locations of at-risk species and ecosystems
- BC Species & Ecosystems Explorer for accessing species data
- CDC iMap tool for accessing location data
- Options to submit, request, and cite CDC data
Best for: People who need scientific data on British Columbia species and ecosystems, especially those at risk.
Good for
- Shares data and information in easily accessible formats
- Assigns status ranks based on collaboration with scientists and experts
- Uses shared NatureServe methods that allow pooling data across boundaries
B.C. Conservation Data Centre at a glance
- Category
- Research & Data › Climate & Environmental Data
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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B.C. Conservation Data Centre FAQ
How can I access information about B.C. species and ecosystems?
Use the BC Species & Ecosystems Explorer and CDC iMap, with additional options to request data, cite data, and view publications.
How can I contact the Conservation Data Centre?
By phone at 778-698-4086 or by email at [email protected].
How often is the CDC distribution list sent?
An update is sent 1 or 2 times per year.
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