Aforest was completely destroyed by a volcanic eruption. all living organisms were killed. then, due to the arrival of propagules carried by birds from nearby areas, certain plant species started growing in the forest. these species have started colonizing the forest because they could survive the harsh conditions of the forest. they also facilitated the growth of other species. what stage of succession is taking place in the forest? competition nudation ecesis reaction

Competition.

Explanation:

In this place a secondary succession occurs that happens in an environment that was previously occupied by other communities and that suffered some type of disturbance, in this case, the area was devastated by a volcanic eruption.

A secondary succession begins with the "nudation" phase which is the succession after a disturbance and the emergence of a site devoid of life. It continues with the "migration" that is the arrival of propagules to the environment.

Then comes the "ecese" which is the establishment and growth of the first pioneer plants. It continues with "competition" in which the establishment of new species causes competition for space, light and nutrients.