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This study reviews 19 ecological succession theories, grouping them into four categories: patch & plants, ecosystems, landscape, and socio-ecological systems. It proposes an improved hierarchical framework for predicting ecosystem changes and guiding restoration efforts.

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  • Environmental science, focusing on land-use change and restoration ecology.

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  • Ecological succession, the process of change in species populations over time, is fundamental to understanding ecosystem dynamics.
  • A mechanistic understanding of succession is crucial for predicting ecosystem responses to land-use change and for effective restoration strategies.
  • Despite a century of research, a comprehensive theory of ecological succession remains elusive.

Approach:

  • A comprehensive review and synthesis of 19 distinct successional theories ('models').
  • Classification of these models into four groups based on conceptual similarities: patch & plants, ecosystems, landscape, and socio-ecological systems.
  • Analysis of the conceptual development of successional ideas over time, from early 20th-century plant-focused models to contemporary socio-ecological perspectives.

Key Points:

  • Successional models have evolved in spatial scale (patch to landscape) and organizational level (plant to socio-ecological system).
  • Four distinct historical periods of successional thought are identified: plant succession, community/ecosystem succession, landscape succession, and succession with people.
  • The review highlights the increasing recognition of landscape context and human influence on successional pathways.

Conclusions:

  • Pickett's hierarchical successional framework is proposed as a robust starting point for future research.
  • This framework can be enhanced by integrating different hierarchical scales, spatial and temporal dimensions, and incorporating landscape and societal factors.
  • A comprehensive, integrated framework, tested through empirical research and modeling, is needed to advance the science of ecological succession and restoration.