Old field (ecology)
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Old field (ecology)
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Old field is a term used in ecology to describe lands formerly cultivated or grazed but later abandoned. The dominant flora include perennial grasses, heaths and herbaceous plants. Old fields are canonically defined as an intermediate stage found in ecological succession in an ecosystem advancing towards its climax community, a concept which has been debated by contemporary ecologists for some time. Old field sites are often marginal lands with soil quality unsuitable for crops or pasture. Examp
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Land formerly cultivated or grazed but later abandoned
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_field_(ecology)
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2023-07-06T06:08:41Z
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