| Boreal Cordillera | |
|---|---|
 Yukon Southern Lakes ecoregion of the Boreal Cordillera ecozone | |
| Ecology | |
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| Geography | |
| Area | 467,870 km2 (180,650 sq mi) |
| Country | Canada |
| Provinces | |
| Climate type | Subarctic |
The Boreal Cordillera Ecozone, as defined by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), is a Canadian terrestrial ecozone occupying most of the northern third of British Columbia and southern half of Yukon. Within it is found Kluane National Park and Reserve, and a small portion of the southern range of Nahanni National Park Reserve.[1] Most of the area's population is based in the city of Whitehorse, and it contains most of Yukon's population. The portion in British Columbia is barely populated.[2]
The main economic activity is mining, particularly of gold, which discovery in the region led to the Klondike Gold Rush.[3] In addition to the area's rich mineral deposits, active industries exist in forestry and tourism.[4]
- ^ "Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada". Parks Canada. Archived from the original on 2007-05-23. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
- ^ "Klondike Country". Boreal Cordillera Ecozone. Environment Canada. Archived from the original on June 20, 2004. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
- ^ Bernhardt, Torsten. "Boreal Cordillera". Canada's Ecozones, Canadian Biodiversity project. McGill University, Redpath Museum. Archived from the original on 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
- ^ "Forest Ecozones of Canada". Natural Resources Canada. Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
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