Secondary Succession

Secondary Succession

Secondary succession is the natural process through which ecosystems recover after a disturbance, such as a wildfire, flood, or human activity, that doesn’t completely destroy the soil. Unlike primary succession, which starts from bare rock, secondary succession begins in areas where life pr...

Imagine a forest already destroyed by a wildfire. At first, the land looks barren and lifeless, but it can transform into a thriving ecosystem over time.

This recovery process is called secondary succession, through which ecosystems recover after disturbances like wildfires or human activities such as farming.

Unlike primary success...