Ecological succession is the process by which the mix of species and habitat in an area changes over time. Gradually, these communities replace one another until a “climax community”—like a mature ...

Classic Perspectives of Succession Succession is one of the longest-studied ecological concepts. Henry Cowles was the first ecologist to thoroughly characterize successional patterns, which he did ...

With wildfires becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, ecosystems face greater challenges in recovery.

Recovering after a fire has become a very frequent part of life in California. Though fire is an intrinsic part of the California landscape, the fires in recent years feel different. Climate ...