A Fire Has Swept Through a Mature Forest and Devastated

question 45

Essay

A fire has swept through a mature forest and devastated the area. Virtually all vegetation is burned and considered a complete loss. Foresters, however, realize that plants will soon colonize the area starting the successional process that will eventually restore the forest. Will the pioneer plants that first colonize the area most likely be r-selection strategists or K-selection strategists? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Consumer Value

The perception of what a product or service is worth to a customer versus the possible alternatives.

Vertical Supply Chain

A vertical supply chain integrates multiple stages of production and distribution, managed by a single company, to control supply and costs.

Manufacturer

A company or individual that produces finished goods from raw materials in large quantities through various manufacturing processes.

Wholesaler

A person or company that sells goods in large quantities at low prices, typically to retailers or other businesses.