When forest fires destroyed many of the pine trees in Bastrop State Park, the burned areas began secondary succession. What is the role of succession in this example?

A
Creating new soil by chemical and physical weathering of rocks
B
Restoring the ecosystem through grass, shrub, and tree stages
C
Changing the landscape to be more fire resistant in the future
D
Opening the land for new uses like farming and raising livestock

B

Restoring the ecosystem through grass, shrub, and tree stages