在刚果民主共和国东部布卡武市恢复城市森林:居民的看法

L. Cirimwami, Fabrice Kibingani, C. Casinga
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目的:人口爆炸是刚果民主共和国的一个普遍现象,特别是在布卡武市,在 60 平方公里的土地上居住着 160 多万居民。这种情况导致森林砍伐,破坏了大部分原有绿地,使城市面临更高的洪水、侵蚀、山体滑坡和生物多样性丧失等环境问题。本研究旨在了解布卡武居民对森林砍伐的看法,并就如何恢复城市森林向决策者提供信息。研究方法:为收集研究数据,我们对 210 名信息提供者进行了取样和访谈,在布卡武的三个社区(卡杜图、伊班达和巴吉拉)各有 70 名信息提供者。调查结果:绝大多数信息提供者赞成恢复绿地(85%)。至少 72.9%的人认识到绿地对于净化空气、改善环境、装饰、控制水土流失、保护生物多样性和粮食生产(就果树而言)非常重要。他们一致认为植被减少了,特别是自 2000 年代以来,主要原因是农村人口外流和不规范的住房建设(81.9%)。居民意识到他们是绿地的主要受益者(87.1% 的信息提供者),并指责政府是绿地的主要破坏者,政府应成为绿地恢复的主要行动者。同时,居民也承认他们对城市绿地的破坏和恢复负有一定的责任,但认为责任小于政府。为了恢复绿地,他们建议开展植树活动(51.7%),并倾向于种植桉树、濯缨树、观赏 树和药用树。提高认识和有计划的城市化也是为恢复这些空间而提出的战略之一。这是对理论、实践和政策的独特贡献:这项研究的结果为从多维度理解气候适应问题铺平了道路,并表明有必要唤醒所有利益相关者的集体觉醒,充分调动所有参与者的积极性,努力恢复布卡武市的绿地,创造更加健康的环境。
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Towards Urban Forest Restoration in the City of Bukavu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Residents' Perceptions
Purpose: Demographic explosion is a common phenomenon in the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially in the city of Bukavu, where more than 1.6 million inhabitants live in 60 km², following the rural exodus due to insecurity in rural areas. This situation has led to deforestation, resulting in the destruction of most of the old green spaces, exposing the city to higher risks of flooding, erosion, landslides and loss of biodiversity, among other environmental problems. This study aims to understand the population's perception of deforestation in Bukavu, and to inform policy makers on how to restore urban forests. Methodology: To collect data for this study, we sampled and interviewed 210 informants, with 70 informants in each of the three communes of Bukavu: Kadutu, Ibanda and Bagira. Findings: The vast majority of informants are in favor of restoring green spaces (85%). At least 72.9% of them recognize that green spaces are important for air purification, environmental improvement, ornamentation, erosion control, biodiversity conservation and food production (in the case of fruit trees). They agree that the vegetation cover has decreased, especially since the 2000s, mainly due to the rural exodus and unregulated housing construction (81.9%). The population is aware that they are the main beneficiaries of green spaces (87.1% of informants) and accuse the government of being the main destroyer of green spaces and that it should be the main actor in their restoration. At the same time, residents recognize their share of responsibility for the destruction and restoration of urban green spaces, but consider it to be less than that of the government. In order to restore green spaces, they suggested tree planting initiatives (51.7%), with a preference for Eucalyptus sp., Cupressus lusitanica, ornamental and medicinal trees. Awareness raising and planned urbanization are among the strategies proposed to restore these spaces. A unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The results of this study pave the way for a multidimensional understanding of climate adaptation, and demonstrate the need for a collective awakening of all stakeholders and the full mobilization of all actors in the quest to restore green spaces in the city of Bukavu for a healthier environment.
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