FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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primary succession
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secondary succession
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both
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Secondary succession occurs in an area that is previously colonized but disturbed or damaged habitat. For example, after falling a tree in the woods, land clearance, or a fire. Succession will not move further than the climax community.
Detailed explanation-2: -Secondary succession happens when a climax community or intermediate community is impacted by a disturbance. This restarts the cycle of succession, but not back to the beginning-soil and nutrients are still present.
Detailed explanation-3: -By Lands Management Biologist Eric Hoar Forest succession is the process where vegetation establishes and progresses over a time. It frequently occurs following a disturbance whether it be natural such as a wind or fire event, or caused by people, such as a timber harvest.