Question

What type of ecological process is characterized by the regrowth of a forest after a devastating fire?

Answer 1

The ecological process characterized by the regrowth of a forest after a devastating fire is known as **secondary succession**. This type of succession occurs in an area where a disturbance has cleared the existing vegetation but where the soil and some organisms remain intact. After a fire, the ecosystem begins to recover and rebuild itself, often starting with pioneer species that are capable of thriving in disturbed environments. Over time, more complex plant communities, like a forest, reestablish themselves as the ecosystem moves towards maturity.