MassGIS Data: U.S. EPA Ecoregions | Mass.gov
WEBThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has construed, from geology, hydrology, climate, and the distribution of species, a set of 13 "ecoregions" in Massachusetts. Ecoregions denote areas within which ecosystems (the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources) are generally similar; they are designed to serve as a spatial ...
Ecoregions of Massachusetts | Grow Native Massachusetts
WEBEcoregions of Massachusetts. An important starting point for managing landscapes is understanding the fundamental ecological characteristics of the site. These are shaped by a complex interplay of factors: the underlying geology; local climate and hydrology; history of land use at the site; as well as by the distribution of flora and fauna over ...
Level III and IV Ecoregions by State - US EPA
WEBJan 2, 2024 · Ecoregions are areas of general similarity in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources. Information and links to downloadable maps and datasets for Level III and IV ecoregions, listed by state.
Massachusetts Interactive Ecoregions Map - Plantmaps
WEBBased on Ecoregions developed by the EPA this map describe areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources, as well as similarity of climate that can assist Massachusetts gardenders.
Ecoregion Locator and Interactive Maps - bplant.org
WEBJul 10, 2019 · It will show you the full hierarchy of ecoregions for any point in North America. Currently, the continental U.S. has one greater level of detail than Canada, Mexico, and Alaska. You can use this tool to look up your own ecoregion, as well as the ecoregions of any locations in North America.
Ecoregion Download Files by State - Region 1 | US EPA
WEBJun 27, 2024 · Downloadable maps and datasets for Level III and IV ecoregions, listed by state. Ecoregions are areas of general similarity in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources.
Ecoregions of Massachusetts - bplant.org
WEBMassachusetts, a state in New England, can be divided into 3 main divisions, which can be in turn divided into 15 ecoregions. Overall, the state's boundaries correspond poorly to ecological boundaries, and all but one of its ecoregions extends well outside its borders.
Natural Communities of Massachusetts - Grow Native Mass
WEBThe Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) has described 106 natural communities found in our state. These are divided into three main categories: Terrestrial communities that are not significantly impacted by standing or moving water, like forests and grasslands.
BioMap2 - Terrain.org
WEBApr 16, 2013 · From the beaches and salt marshes of Cape Cod, to the forests and ridgetops of the Taconic Mountains, the Commonwealth supports a remarkable diversity of plant and animal species and natural ecosystems.
Level IV Ecoregions of Massachusetts
WEBEcoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources. They are designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, management, and monitoring of …
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