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When a field is abandoned it goes through old field succession. What are some changes that occur

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When a field is abandoned, it represents a new habitat for plant and animal species to colonize. As the pioneer species die, dead plant material accumulates on the soil and retains moisture in the soil, changing the local environment.
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