Forests in Central Europe go through different stages in their life cycle, from growing new trees to old trees declining. These changes are influenced by factors like climate, soil, and human activities. When a forest reaches a stable state, it can adapt to its surroundings and behave predictably. If the environment changes, the forest will adjust. A forest close to stability can be pushed further away, while one far from stability can move closer. This shows how forests in Central Europe respond to various influences and can either become more stable or less stable over time.