Forest and Rangeland Indicators

Title Forest and Rangeland Category Montreal Process Criteria
Improvement of biodiversity: Number of native woody species Forest Condition 1: Conservation of biological diversity
Improvement of biodiversity: Number of native non-woody vascular plants Forest Condition 1: Conservation of biological diversity
Shift in Extent of Forest Tree Species Wildlife, Habitat Structure 1: Conservation of biological diversity, 5: Maintenance of forest contribution to global carbon cycles
Shift in Extent of Forest Tree Species Wildlife, Habitat Structure 1: Conservation of biological diversity, 5: Maintenance of forest contribution to global carbon cycles
New Housing Starts Population Growth and Urban Development 1: Conservation of biological diversity, 2: Maintenance of productive capacity of forest ecosystems
Recent Population Trends Population Growth and Urban Development 1: Conservation of biological diversity, 2: Maintenance of productive capacity of forest ecosystems
Projected Population Trends Population Growth and Urban Development 1: Conservation of biological diversity, 2: Maintenance of productive capacity of forest ecosystems
Biologic Integrity Index for Forest Streams Water 1: Conservation of biological diversity, 4: Conservation and maintenance of soil and water resources
Keystone forest species indicating genetic diversity Wildlife 1: Conservation of biological diversity
Describe and quantify genetic diversity within wildlife and tree species populations Wildlife 1: Conservation of biological diversity