The image above shows the natural progression of a forest in a process called ecological succession. If a mature climax forest is heavily harvested for mature trees to be used as pulp and lumber, which effect is most likely?
Responses
A A decrease in annual plants
B An increase in top predators like birds of prey
C An increase in bare rock exposure after the mature trees are removed.
D An increase in light tolerant species like grasses, pines, and shrubs.