Exploitation de bambous (Sinarundinaria alpina(K. Schum.) C.S. Chao & Renvoize), cause des conflits entre le Parc National de Kahuzi-Biega et la population environnante: stratégie de conservation et de résolution de conflit

Research at Kahuzi-Biega National Park reveals that the mountain bamboo species, Sinarundinaria alpina, plays a critical role as a food source for endangered Grauer’s gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri), supporting 27% of their daily diet. The study identified 196 plant species in six permanent plots, confirming the bamboo's importance in rainforest recovery dynamics. However, anthropogenic activities—primarily bamboo exploitation by local communities—threaten this habitat, alongside natural factors like beetle attacks and competitive plant expansion. Conservation strategies proposed include expanding bamboo nurseries and distributing seedlings to mitigate conflicts while preserving this vital ecosystem for gorilla survival.

Safari, A. C., Birhashirwa, R. N., Fatuma, F. K., & Mokoso, E. J. D. D. M. (2014). Exploitation de bambous (Sinarundinaria alpina(K. Schum.) C.S. Chao & Renvoize), cause des conflits entre le Parc National de Kahuzi-Biega et la population environnante: stratégie de conservation et de résolution de conflit. International Journal of Environmental Studies, 72(2), 265–287. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207233.2014.961270