Cyclic succession refers to the natural process of vegetation growth and change over time, where the succession of one community of plants gives way to another. A synonymous term for cyclic succession would be ecological succession, where different plant species replace each other in a specific order. Another synonymous term would be secondary succession, which refers to the regrowth of an ecosystem after a disturbance such as fire, landslides, or human activity. Natural regeneration is another synonymous term for cyclic succession, where the plant community is self-renewing and self-sustaining. Over time, as the environment changes, cyclic succession allows for a dynamic and diverse ecosystem to exist.