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Index of Indicators

Biodiversity indicators are measures that summarize the data from monitoring programs and other sources to convey information related to biodiversity.

Ontario’s Ecological Footprint and Biocapacity

Percentage of Land Cover Types in Ontario

Road Length in Ontario

Terrestrial Landscape Fragmentation

Stream Fragmentation

Aquatic Stress Index

Aquatic Alien Species in the Great Lakes

Alien Species in Inland Lakes

Alien Species in Terrestrial Systems

Release of Pollutants Harmful to Biodiversity

Ground-Level Ozone

Water Quality in Inland Lakes

Water Quality in Streams

Changes in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Afforestation and Deforestation

Changes in Ice Cover on the Great Lakes

Changes In Vegetative Phenology

Body Condition and Survival of Polar Bears

Forest Cover and Disturbance

Extent of Wetland Cover and Wetland Loss

Extent, Quality and Protection of Ontario’s Rare Ecosystems

Status of Great Lakes Ecosystems

Alterations to Stream Flow

Changes in Status of Species at Risk

Trends in Species of Conservation Concern Based on General Status Assessment

Amount of Genetic Variation, Genetic Composition and Spatial Structure of Selected Species

Protected Areas and Conservation Lands

Ecological Representation in Ontario’s Protected Area System

Observed Change in Land Area With Stewardship Activities

Volunteer Efforts to Conserve Biodiversity

Participation in Provincial Tax Incentive Programs

Number of Municipalities With Natural Heritage Systems Plans/Biodiversity Strategies

Biodiversity Policies and Programs

Ecosystem Services Policies and Programs

Implementation Plans in Support of Ontario’s Biodiversity Strategy

Invasive Species Strategic Plans

Biodiversity in Ontario’s Business Sectors

Participation in Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Program

Forest Certification

Walleye Harvest in Inland Lakes

Provincial Expenditure on Biodiversity and Charitable Giving to the Environment

Biodiversity in Ontario’s Elementary and Secondary School Curricula

Biodiversity in Ontario’s Postsecondary Curricula

Awareness of Biodiversity and its Importance to Human Health

Monitoring and Reporting on Ontario’s Biodiversity