Forest Succession
The first primary succession occurred during the formation of Pangaea. Primary succession is where there was no previous life and sometimes lacking fertile soil. This is ground zero for a new ecosystem. Because of the many open niches, the environment fills them in. This replenishes what was missing and starts from scratch. (1)
In the 50's, many scientists had researched the many forest fires that had occupied Florentine Valley, Australia. Because these series of forest fires had been so detrimental and sequential it caused the succession of the land. Secondary succession, a type of ecological succession that occurs in an area that previously supported life, had started in the ecosystem and had affected the surrounding ecosystems as well. (11) (1)
During this time of secondary succession, we probably saw the introduction of the Tussock Grass and Pandini. After the soil has been replenished, we may start to see more complex organisms such as the Tasmanian Pepper Berry Tree and eventually insects like the Tasmanian Grasshopper. Over time due to migration and other forces, we will start to see Mice, Wombats, and Possum. As the open niches are being replaced, the ecosystem is changing. Due to the new environment, there will be a new variety of organisms. (11)
During this time of secondary succession, we probably saw the introduction of the Tussock Grass and Pandini. After the soil has been replenished, we may start to see more complex organisms such as the Tasmanian Pepper Berry Tree and eventually insects like the Tasmanian Grasshopper. Over time due to migration and other forces, we will start to see Mice, Wombats, and Possum. As the open niches are being replaced, the ecosystem is changing. Due to the new environment, there will be a new variety of organisms. (11)