What are the factors affecting the rate of ecological succession?

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Piper Anderson · Accepted Answer

Climate, phsiography etc.

Results of the climatic coditions such as the vegetation, draught, wind, snow or frost, etc.
The configuration of the land surface helps the agents of erosion, landslide may take place on a steep slope, destroying the forest etc.

Isabella Anderson · Answer

undefined The factors affecting the rate of ecological succession include:

1. Availability of resources such as sunlight, water, and nutrients.
2. Climate conditions such as temperature, precipitation, and humidity.
3. Disturbance events like wildfires, floods, or human activities.
4. Soil characteristics such as pH, texture, and nutrient content.
5. Species interactions, including competition, predation, and mutualism.
6. Geographic location and elevation, which influence the types of species present and their adaptations.
7. Human intervention, such as land use changes, pollution, and introduction of non-native species.