Abstract
Habitat fragmentation, arising from anthropogenic activities, is one of the main threats to biological diversity. Chimpanzees are rare and endangered, and with a low fecundity they are much affected by it. This study assessed chimpanzee habitat fragmentation around Cyamudongo forest, Rwanda, in the light of potential habitat restoration to reconnect the isolated forest patch with the contiguous forest of Nyungwe. Landsat satellite imagery and aerial photographs were used to quantify land cover changes and analyse fragmentation patterns between 1989, 2005 and 2013. Based on spatial chimpanzee habitat suitability criteria followed by least cost path analysis, different scenarios for reconnecting the forest patches were generated and compared.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of GeoTech Rwanda 2015 |
Subtitle of host publication | 18-20 November 2015, Kigali, Rwanda |
Place of Publication | Kigali |
Publisher | University of Rwanda |
Number of pages | 16 |
Publication status | Published - 18 Nov 2015 |
Event | GeoTech Rwanda: International Conference on Geospatial Technologies for Sustainable Urban and Rural Development 2015 - Kigali, Rwanda Duration: 18 Nov 2015 → 20 Nov 2015 |
Conference
Conference | GeoTech Rwanda: International Conference on Geospatial Technologies for Sustainable Urban and Rural Development 2015 |
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Country/Territory | Rwanda |
City | Kigali |
Period | 18/11/15 → 20/11/15 |