Ecosections of the Thompson-Okanagan Region To the right you should see an inset map showing where the Thompson-Okanagan Region is in relation to the rest of British Columbia (divided up into eco-regions). The map below shows a breakdown of the Thompson-Okanagan region into its eco-sections. You should also find a color chart below it explaining each region. Northern Thompson Upland Ecosection -0% protected wilderness -few remaining unroaded areas Clear Range Ecosection -0% fully protected wilderness -only 1% partially protected Okanagan Highland Ecosection -only 2% in parks -only 4% remains unroaded Eastern Thompson Upland Ecosection -0% protected wilderness -only 2% remains unroaded, mainly high elevation Southern Thompson Upland Ecosection -only 0.3% in parks -only 5% remains unroaded Thompson Basin Ecosection -0% protected wilderness -0% remaining unroaded areas Okanagan Basin Ecosection -only 2% in parks -only 1% remains unroaded -one of the most endangered natural areas in Canada Okanagan Range Ecoregion -32% in parks, mainly high elevation -no protection for ponderosa pine or bunchgrass zones and little of the interior Douglas-fir This Map comes from a free pamphlet on Endangered Spaces in the Thompson- Okanagan region (no. 1, Summer, 1992). You can get the above map and associated information from: Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - BC Suite 611 - 207 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7 this section sponsored by: Industry Canada