An Introduction to Karst in British Columbia - Online Training Module

Introduction

These online lessons will provide you with a very basic introduction to karst, with special emphasis on karst in British Columbia. At the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Explain what karst is and how it forms
• Identify and classify examples of common karst features
• List well-known areas of karst in B.C. and around the world
• Describe some of the values associated with karst
• Explain why karst is sensitive and vulnerable to disturbance
• Describe some of the key events in the evolution of B.C.’s current karst management system
• List B.C.’s main karst guidance documents and key legislation for protecting and managing karst
• Describe the three categories of karst inventories in B.C. and their role in karst management
• Identify some of the government agencies in B.C. with responsibilities for managing karst resources

Go to Lesson 1: What is Karst?