Grand Lake. Rocky Mountain National ParkAt the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake is the deepest natural lake in Colorado, dipping to 265 feet. Fed by high mountain runoff, the lake is clear and pristine. In the summer, you can rent a boat, bring your own or simply enjoy the gentle lapping of the waves from the sandy shore.
Document to print. The four fundamental ecological processes of ecosystems are the water cycle, biogeochemical (or nutrient) cycling, energy flow and community dynamics, i.e. how the composition and structure of an ecosystem changes following a disturbance (succession).
Ecosystem succession, also called ecological succession, is the process through which a natural community of plants and animals changes after a disturbance.It is generally understood that ecological succession is a progressive movement towards the most stable community (also called a climax community).This kind of succession is the manner through which natural communities respond to disturbances and changes.ires are the major source of disturbance in this ecosystem. Fires come through in cycles of between 10 and 15 years or sometimes longer. The plants and animals here must be adapted to long periods of dryness and mild, winter time precipitation.