Suppose a plot of forest is cleared of trees in anticipation of a new shopping mall. However, after the bulldozers are gone, the company runs out of money, and the land sits undisturbed for many years. Describe the events that may occur in the years following the damage to the forest. What are these community changes called?
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After the forest is cleared, the land is exposed to sunlight, and the soil may be disturbed or compacted by the bulldozers. This creates an opportunity for pioneer species, such as grasses, weeds, and small shrubs, to colonize the area. These species are adapted Show more…
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