Manitoba Forest Sections – Version 5
This spatial data represents the boundaries of Manitoba's forest sections. Forest sections are administrative areas comprised of Forest Management Units (FMUs). There are 14 uniquely named forest sections in Manitoba, nine of which are capable of growing commercial forests. | Ces données spatiales représentent les limites des zones forestières du Manitoba. Les zones forestières sont des zones administratives composées d’unités d’aménagement forestier. Il y a 14 zones forestières portant un nom unique au Manitoba, dont neuf permettent l’exploitation de forêts commerciales.
Manitoba's forest sections are administrative areas comprised of Forest Management Units (FMU's). There are 14 uniquely named forest sections in Manitoba, nine of which are capable of growing commercial forests. The Aspen Parkland forest section in the south, along with the northern forest sections of Boreal Shield, Taiga Shield, Hudson Plains and Southern Arctic, are incapable of growing commercial forests. The four northern forest sections were previously called the 'white zone' and all have retained the previous white zone forest section number of 10. The northern forest section boundaries are based on the following ecozones:
Hudson Plains: A subarctic area encompassing the coastal areas of Hudson Bay, that is formed into a wide, level plain, characterized by poor drainage that has resulted in large and numerous peatlands, lakes, coastal marshes, and tidal flats. Alder, willow, black spruce, and tamarack are the most common tree species here.
Taiga Shield: Terrain is typically flat or with rolling hills caused by glacial retreat; long eskers and uplands are common. Shallow soils remain damp year-round and regularly freeze and thaw, leading to tilted growing trees, sometimes called ‘drunken forests.’ The northern edge of the forest section is delineated by the tree line. Black spruce, jack pine, birch, tamarack, white spruce, balsam fir, trembling aspen, and balsam poplar are common tree species here.
Southern Arctic: The southern boundary is designated as the tree line. Moraines, eskers, kettle lakes, and ponds are common. Permafrost occurs in a continuous sheet throughout the section; polygonal hummocks often result from the freeze and thaw of the soils.
Boreal Shield :This forest section represents the upper boundary of the boreal shield ecozone, characterized by long, cold winters and warm summers. Permafrost is widespread. Uplands and lowland tree species are common. Soil varies from poorly drained muskeg to glacially-deposited sand. Coniferous trees include white and black spruce, balsam fir, jack pine, and tamarack. Hardwood tree species include birch, trembling aspen, and balsam poplar. Forest fires and insect outbreaks are the natural drivers of forest succession.
The 10 forest sections south of forest section 10 are sometimes referred to as the 'green zone' and include Pineland, Aspen Parkland, Mountain, Interlake, Lake Winnipeg East, Churchill, Nelson River, Hayes River, Saskatchewan River and Highrock.
The dataset includes the following fields /
Les ensembles de données comprennent les champs suivants
Name / Nom Alias Description SEC Section Forest section number Numéro de zone forestière SEC_NAME Section Name / Nom Forest section name Nom de zone forestière AREA_HA Area / Surface (Hectares) Area in hectares La surface en hectares
Zones forestières du Manitoba - version 5
Les zones forestières du Manitoba sont des zones administratives composées d’unités d’aménagement forestier. Il y a 14 zones forestières portant un nom unique au Manitoba, dont neuf permettent l’exploitation de forêts commerciales. La zone forestière Aspen Parkland dans le sud ainsi que les zones forestières du nord du Bouclier boréal, de la Taïga du Bouclier, des plaines hudsonniennes et du Bas-Arctique ne permettent pas l’exploitation de forêts commerciales. Les quatre zones forestières du nord, qui étaient auparavant appelées la « zone blanche », ont toutes conservé le numéro précédent de cette zone forestière blanche, soit le numéro 10. Les limites des zones forestières du nord sont basées sur les écozones suivantes :
Plaines hudsonniennes : Cette zone subarctique, qui englobe les zones côtières de la baie d’Hudson, est formée d’une large plaine caractérisée par une capacité de drainage insuffisante et a donné naissance à un grand nombre de vastes tourbières, lacs, marais côtiers et bas fonds intertidaux. L’aulne, le saule, l’épinette noire et l’épinette rouge sont les espèces d’arbres les plus répandues dans cette zone.
Taïga du Bouclier : Le terrain est généralement plat ou vallonné à la suite du retrait des glaciers; les longs eskers et les hautes terres sont communs. Les sols peu profonds, qui restent humides toute l’année, gèlent et dégèlent régulièrement, ce qui provoque la croissance inclinée des arbres qui poussent dans les forêts de cette écozone, parfois appelées « forêts ivres ». La bordure nord de la zone forestière est délimitée par la limite forestière. L’épinette noire, le pin gris, le bouleau, l’épinette rouge, l’épinette blanche, le sapin baumier, le tremble et le peuplier baumier sont des espèces communes d’arbres dans cette zone.
Bas-Arctique : La limite sud de cette zone correspond à la limite forestière. Les moraines, les eskers, les lacs de kettle et les étangs sont répandus. Le pergélisol recouvre toute la zone de façon continue; le gel et le dégel des sols entraînent souvent la formation de tertres polygonaux.
Bouclier boréal : Cette zone forestière représente la limite supérieure de l’écozone du bouclier boréal, caractérisée par des hivers longs et froids et des étés chauds. Le pergélisol est répandu. Les espèces d’arbres des hautes terres et des basses terres sont communes. Le sol varie d’une fondrière mal drainée à du sable déposé par les glaciers. Les conifères comprennent l’épinette blanche et noire, le sapin baumier, le pin gris et l’épinette rouge. Les essences de feuillus comprennent le bouleau, le tremble et le peuplier baumier. Les incendies de forêt et les épidémies d’insectes sont les agents naturels du renouvellement des forêts.
Les dix zones forestières situées au sud de la zone 10 sont parfois appelées la « zone verte » et comprennent Pineland, Aspen Parkland, Mountain, Interlake, lac Winnipeg Est, Churchill, rivière Nelson, rivière Hayes, rivière Saskatchewan et Highrock.
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| Last Updated | March 25, 2026, 01:47 (UTC) |
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Manitoba Forest Sections – Version 5 |
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This spatial data represents the boundaries of Manitoba's forest sections. Forest sections are administrative areas comprised of Forest Management Units (FMUs). There are 14 uniquely named forest sections in Manitoba, nine of which are capable of growing commercial forests. | Ces données spatiales représentent les limites des zones forestières du Manitoba. Les zones forestières sont des zones administratives composées d’unités d’aménagement forestier. Il y a 14 zones forestières portant un nom unique au Manitoba, dont neuf permettent l’exploitation de forêts commerciales. Manitoba's forest sections are administrative areas comprised of Forest Management Units (FMU's). There are 14 uniquely named forest sections in Manitoba, nine of which are capable of growing commercial forests. The Aspen Parkland forest section in the south, along with the northern forest sections of Boreal Shield, Taiga Shield, Hudson Plains and Southern Arctic, are incapable of growing commercial forests. The four northern forest sections were previously called the 'white zone' and all have retained the previous white zone forest section number of 10. The northern forest section boundaries are based on the following ecozones:
The 10 forest sections south of forest section 10 are sometimes referred to as the 'green zone' and include Pineland, Aspen Parkland, Mountain, Interlake, Lake Winnipeg East, Churchill, Nelson River, Hayes River, Saskatchewan River and Highrock. The dataset includes the following fields / Les ensembles de données comprennent les champs suivants Name / Nom Alias Description SEC Section Forest section number Numéro de zone forestière SEC_NAME Section Name / Nom Forest section name Nom de zone forestière AREA_HA Area / Surface (Hectares) Area in hectares La surface en hectares
Zones forestières du Manitoba - version 5 Les zones forestières du Manitoba sont des zones administratives composées d’unités d’aménagement forestier. Il y a 14 zones forestières portant un nom unique au Manitoba, dont neuf permettent l’exploitation de forêts commerciales. La zone forestière Aspen Parkland dans le sud ainsi que les zones forestières du nord du Bouclier boréal, de la Taïga du Bouclier, des plaines hudsonniennes et du Bas-Arctique ne permettent pas l’exploitation de forêts commerciales. Les quatre zones forestières du nord, qui étaient auparavant appelées la « zone blanche », ont toutes conservé le numéro précédent de cette zone forestière blanche, soit le numéro 10. Les limites des zones forestières du nord sont basées sur les écozones suivantes :
Les dix zones forestières situées au sud de la zone 10 sont parfois appelées la « zone verte » et comprennent Pineland, Aspen Parkland, Mountain, Interlake, lac Winnipeg Est, Churchill, rivière Nelson, rivière Hayes, rivière Saskatchewan et Highrock. |
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427F5132-8EEB-4C0B-B37F-E69301C55622 |
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2022-09-16 |
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Manitoba Open Data Licence | Licence relative au site Ouverture MB |
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https://geoportal.gov.mb.ca/datasets/manitoba::manitoba-forest-sections-version-5 |
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Manitoba_Government |
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Manitoba Maps |
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Manitoba Maps |
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2023-08-03 |
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Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development, Forestry and Peatlands Branch |
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