Pine species would reproduce more rapidly. Broadleaf species would replace pine species. Burning areas would be more easily contained. Trees would spread into previously unforested areas.
A climax fire ecosystem requires periodic forest fires to maintain stability. Which of these would be the most likely result of preventing natural fires from occurring in this ecosystem?

Options:
- Pine species would reproduce more rapidly.
- Broadleaf species would replace pine species.
- Burning areas would be more easily contained.
- Trees would spread into previously unforested areas.

Broadleaf species would replace pine species.