Evaluating the Conservation Efforts of Multi-Projects Using Remote Sensing and Light Use Efficiency Model: A Case of Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda

Conservation efforts in Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda, have significantly reduced forest degradation, though recovery has not fully restored productivity. Using remote sensing and a Light Use Efficiency model, researchers found that while the park's forest cover rebounded to 90% between 1986 and 2010, daily Net Primary Productivity (NPP) and carbon sequestration declined by 37.1%, from 6.5 Mg tons in 1986 to 4.1 Mg tons in 2010. Degradation was more severe in high-altitude areas, suggesting conservation strategies have prioritized accessible regions. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions in physically constrained zones to address lingering productivity losses.

Rutebuka, E., Zhang, L., Asamoah, E. F., Rukundo, E., & William, A. (2018). Evaluating the Conservation Efforts of Multi-Projects Using Remote Sensing and Light Use Efficiency Model: A Case of Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda. Open Journal of Forestry, 08(01), 68–86. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojf.2018.81006