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References and Links has information on the map sources, bibliographic references and links to related Web sites.
List of References and Links:
Map Sources
The Atlas maps are composed of several layers of which there are two broad categories: thematic and base layers. Find below a description of each of the map layers. The layer source is included in the metadata.
Thematic Map Layers
- Seasonal Severity Ratings for Forest Fires, 1980-1989
- Shown are the seasonal severity ratings of forest fire between 1980 and 1989 under the reference level of atmospheric carbon dioxide (1xCO2). Climate simulations, which were generated from four Global General Circulation Models, were used to project forest fire danger levels with relation to global warming. Global Climate Models (also called general circulation models) or GCMs provide quantitative estimates of potential climate change by "modelling" the physical climate system. The Seasonal Severity Rating (SSR) is a measure of fire danger conditions over a complete fire season. Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, 2001.
- Seasonal Severity Ratings for Forest Fires, 2050-2059
- Shown are the projected seasonal severity ratings of forest fire between 2050 and 2059 with a doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide (2xCO2). Climate simulations, which were generated from four Global General Circulation Models, were used to project forest fire danger levels with relation to global warming. Global Climate Models (also called general circulation models) or GCMs provide quantitative estimates of potential climate change by "modelling" the physical climate system. The Seasonal Severity Rating (SSR) is a measure of fire danger conditions over a complete fire season. Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, 2001.
- Seasonal Severity Ratings for Forest Fires, 2090-2099
- Shown are the projected seasonal severity ratings of forest fire between 2090 and 2099 with a doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide (3xCO2). Climate simulations, which were generated from four Global General Circulation Models, were used to project forest fire danger levels with relation to global warming. Global Climate Models (also called general circulation models) or GCMs provide quantitative estimates of potential climate change by "modelling" the physical climate system. The Seasonal Severity Rating (SSR) is a measure of fire danger conditions over a complete fire season. Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, 2001.
Base Map Layers
- Atlas of Canada Framework Layers
- Base map components are features that provide a geographic context for the thematic data shown on Atlas of Canada maps. These features include rivers, lakes, administrative boundaries, populated places, roads and rail lines. All of the Atlas of Canada base map components are available for immediate free download in five scales and in a number of data exchange formats. The 1:7 500 000 and the 1:1 000 000 scale data are the primary base frameworks used for all Atlas of Canada 6th Edition online maps. You can download Atlas of Canada data from this Web page on GeoGratis.
Web Sites
Federal Government
- Environment Canada. Meteorological Service of Canada. Climate Research Branch. Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis
- Welcome to CCCma online, the web site of the Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis.
- Environment Canada. Meteorological Service of Canada. Climate Research Branch. Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis. Canadian Global Climate Models
- CCCma has develped a number of climate simulation models for climate prediction, study of climate change and variability, and to better understand the various processes which govern our climate system.
- Environment Canada. Meteorological Service of Canada. Climate Research Branch. Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis. The Canadian Regional Climate Model
- CCCma has develped a number of climate simulation models for climate prediction, study of climate change and variability, and to better understand the various processes which govern our climate system.
- Environment Canada. State of the Environment Infobase. National Environmental Indicator Series Archives. Sustaining Canada's Forests: Forest Biodiversity. Bulletin, 1997
- Indicator: Road Access, 1997
- Environment Canada. State of the Environment Infobase. National Environmental Indicator Series Archives. Sustaining Canada's Forests: Forest Biodiversity. Bulletin, 1997
- Indicator: Tree species mix in accessed versus non-accessed timber-productive forest, 1997
- Environment Canada. State of the Environment Infobase. National Environmental Indicator Series Archives. Sustaining Canada's Forests: Forest Biodiversity. Bulletin, 1997
- Indicator: Age-class Distribution in Accessed Versus Non-Accessed Timber-productive Forests, 1997
- Environment Canada. State of the Environment Infobase. National Environmental Indicator Series Archives. Sustaining Canada's Forests: Forest Biodiversity. Technical supplements. Road Access, 1991
- Road Access in the Four Main Forested Ecozones, 1991
- Environment Canada. State of the Environment Infobase. National Environmental Indicator Series Archives. Sustaining Canada's Forests: Timber Harvesting. Bulletin, 1999
- Indicator: Forest Fire Disturbance, 1999
- Government of Canada. Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program
- The Government of Canada's Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program provides funding for research and activities to improve our knowledge of Canada’s vulnerability to climate change.
- Natural Resources Canada: Climate Change in Canada. Posters
- A series of seven posters depicting the regional impacts of climate change in Canada.
- Statistics Canada. 1996 Census. Population Counts, Showing Distribution Inside and Outside Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, for Canada, Provinces and Territories.
- A census table provided by Statistics Canada clearly demonstrates the higher population base of census metropolitain areas in relation to regions outside of these areas. A link to important information on 1996 census tables on the Internet is also available.
Other
- The Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network
- C-CIARN is a national network that facilitates the generation of new climate change knowledge by bringing researchers together with decision-makers from industry, governments, and non-government organizations to address key issues.
Inter-agency
- The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre
- The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) provides operational fire-control services, as well as management and information services to its Member Agencies.
