2) H (three sites) covers the area that was
converted to annual crops, comprised of two crop
species (maize and soybean). For the planting
pattern, maize is planted from May to July and after
harvesting, a small ploughing machine was used to
clear the maize stems. Thereafter, soybean was
planted for the period of 3 - 4 months. After the
soybeans were harvested, the land was abandoned
until the following May. This cycle of agricultural
practices was carried out for 10 years and then this
area was left to natural succession for almost 15
years. During this time the area was invaded by
pioneer species.