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Is there evidence of plant succession with the old abandoned quarry at Maddocks Hill?
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Is there evidence of plant succession with the old abandoned quarry at Maddocks Hill? Aims Throughout this study the following aims should be met: * What plant communities can be identified along the transect in Maddocks Hill Quarry * How does the occurrence of plant species vary along the transect? * Is plant diversity limited to entopic factors such as pH and soil moisture? * Does light and structure of plant life forms vary along the transect? * Can a definite plant succession be identified along a transect? Hypothesis "There will be taller plant life forms and different plant communities along a transect from the outer to inner parts of Maddocks Hill Quarry". Background Plant succession, a definition; "The natural and gradual replacement of one plant community by another." The process may begin on solid rock, soil or water, the end result being generally a forest tolerant (able to grow in the shade) trees. The stages in between may include moss,...
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