A researcher is studying two old-growth forests on the coast of northern California: One is undisturbed, while the other is being disturbed from logging and harvesting of the wood by a lumber company. In which region are more species likely to experience exponential growth, and why?

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Logged forests often experience disturbances that can lead to an increase in resources like light and space, allowing some species, especially those that are opportunistic, to grow rapidly. This can result in exponential growth of certain species populations in disturbed areas compared to undisturbed old-growth forests where competition for resources is more stable and intense.

A Researcher Is Studying Two Old-Growth Forests on the Coast