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Forest dynamics
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<p>Forest dynamics are the underlying physical and biological forces that shape and change a <a href="/facts/Forest_ecosystem/b0H5euAn">forest ecosystem</a>. The continuous state of change in forests can be summarized with two basic elements: <a href="/facts/Disturbance_(ecology)/0y85hFeB">disturbance</a> and <a href="/facts/Ecological_succession/4LbHrU2s">succession</a>. </p>