Extent and Rate of Deforestation and Forest Degradation (1986–2016) in West Bugwe Central Forest Reserve, Uganda

Q2 Agricultural and Biological Sciences

International Journal of Forestry Research Pub Date : 2021-11-20 DOI:10.1155/2021/8860643

Fatuma Mutesi, J. Tabuti, D. Mfitumukiza

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Abstract

Understanding the extent of land cover change and the forces behind land cover changes is essential in designing appropriate restoration strategies. Land cover changes at local scales or the factors that lead to cover change have not been documented for much of Uganda. We undertook this study in West Bugwe Central Forest Reserve (WBCFR) to fill this gap. We used remote sensing to determine land cover changes for a 30-year period, 1986–2016, and an interview survey to investigate the drivers of these changes. Our results show that the forest in this reserve has declined extensively by over 82% from 1,682 ha to 311 ha corresponding to an average change of −1.18% per year. The wetland has also been extensively degraded. Both the forest and wetland have transitioned into shrub land. The key drivers that have been highlighted by the survey are poverty (86%), population growth (56%), and associated harvesting of woody products (86%) for subsistence and income generation. We conclude that the forest in WBCFR has been extensively and rapidly deforested and degraded by humans.

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乌干达西布格韦中央森林保护区毁林和森林退化的程度和速度(1986-2016

了解土地覆盖变化的程度和土地覆盖变化背后的力量对于设计适当的恢复策略至关重要。在乌干达的大部分地区，地方尺度的土地覆盖变化或导致覆盖变化的因素都没有被记录下来。为了填补这一空白，我们在西布格韦中央森林保护区(WBCFR)进行了这项研究。我们利用遥感技术确定了1986-2016年30年期间的土地覆盖变化，并通过访谈调查来调查这些变化的驱动因素。结果表明，保护区森林面积从1682 ha减少到311 ha，减少幅度超过82%，年均变化幅度为- 1.18%。湿地也已大面积退化。森林和湿地都已转变为灌木地。调查强调的主要驱动因素是贫困(86%)、人口增长(56%)以及为维持生计和创收而进行的相关木制品采伐(86%)。我们认为，WBCFR的森林已经被人类广泛而迅速地砍伐和退化。

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International Journal of Forestry Research Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Forestry

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2.70

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18 weeks

期刊介绍： International Journal of Forestry Research is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research and review articles focusing on the management and conservation of trees or forests. The journal will consider articles looking at areas such as tree biodiversity, sustainability, and habitat protection, as well as social and economic aspects of forestry. Other topics covered include landscape protection, productive capacity, and forest health.