The image above shows the natural progression of a forest in a process called ecological succession. If a mature climax forest is heavily harvested for mature trees to be used as pulp and lumber, which effect is most likely?

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Responses
A A decrease in annual plants.A decrease in annual plants.
B An increase in top predators like birds of prey.An increase in top predators like birds of prey.
C An increase in bare rock exposure after the mature trees are removed.An increase in bare rock exposure after the mature trees are removed.
D An increase in light tolerant species like grasses, pines, and shrubs.

Answer 1

D An increase in light tolerant species like grasses, pines, and shrubs.