2.5 Zonation, succession and change in ecosystems
This section explores the concept of change, both over time (succession) and over an environmental gradient (zonation). We will look at the Broadbalk Wilderness at Rothamsted amongst others as a case study of secondary succession Guiding Questions Can you compare and contrast the concepts of succession and zonation using named examples? How do ecological systems change over time and over space? In this sub-topic,...