Responsibility lies in the hands of the disturber.
Shad Qudsi
Ecological Succession
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Lecture
Lecture - Ecological Succession Part 1
Estimated time to complete
12 min
Teacher
Shad Qudsi
Key Takeaway
- Succession is the pattern of regrowth after destruction.
- Stability emerges as diversity increases.
Lecture - Ecological Succession Part 2
Estimated time to complete
9 min
Teacher
Shad Qudsi
Key Takeaways
- There are three stages of succession.
- First stage of succession is from 1-3 years. Plants that grow well in this stage are pioneer plants, that are super hardy and resilient.
- Mid succession is from 2-5 years. Plants in this stage have a bit more need for habitat and are quite dense.
- Late succession is from 5-100+ years. Plants in this stage are the most diverse, stable and dependent on other plants to thrive.
Lecture - Ecological Succession Part 3
Estimated time to complete
7 min
Teacher
Shad Qudsi
Key Takeaway
- Keeping your home veggie garden in early succession is the best way to get the best yields.
- The edges between succession or phases are the most abundant time and should be cultivated whenever possible
Additional
Resources
Resources
Estimated time to complete
7-10 min
Author
Geoff Lawton
“How can I tell the difference between a plant element that is advancing the succession when I chop and drop and a plant that is one of the problems I need to try and get ahead of? “
Free content
Article - Succession & Evolution
Estimated time to complete
10-15 min
Author
Deep Green Permaculture
“The eighth Permaculture Design principle is ‘Accelerating Succession and Evolution’ – Using and accelerating natural plant succession to establish favourable sites and soils.”
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Pinterest Board - Ecological Succession, Primary and Secondary
Estimated time to complete
10 min
Author
George Anderson