Ecological Succession and Virginia Ecosystems

Ecological succession is an important process in the development of ecosystems. In this topic, you examined both primary and secondary succession. In addition, you learned that succession may end the development of a climax community, which is a stable ecosystem with a high level of biodiversity. You also explored the foundations of several ecosystems in the Commonwealth of Virginia, particularly the deciduous oak-hickory forest and the Chesapeake Bay watershed.