Which statement describes a second-growth forest? 

A)  an uncut stand of trees or a stand that has not been seriously disturbed by humans 
B)  a stand of trees resulting from secondary ecological succession 
C)  a managed tract with uniformly aged trees 
D)  a storehouse of biodiversity

Secondary Ecological Succession

The process through which established communities are replaced by new ones in an area where a disturbance has destroyed the previous ecosystem but left the soil intact, fostering new growth cycles.

Second-growth Forest

A forest that has re-grown after a major disturbance, such as logging or fire, and differs from the original vegetation in species composition.

Storehouse

A room or building where goods, commodities, or provisions are stored.