Two Longleaf Pine forests, Forest A and Forest B, existed several miles from each other in Georgia. Forest A was very close to a major town and Forest B was located off in the wilderness. Lightning struck both forests, causing them to catch fire. The fires that resulted can be considered catastrophic events. Because of the close proximity to the town, the fire in Forest A was immediately put out by the local volunteer fire department, while the fire in Forest B was allowed to burn until it went out naturally.
1. Describe any differences in succession that took place in the two forests after the fires went out.
2. Can you consider the successions that took place Primary or Secondary?