DFG Research Unit

A Social-Ecological Systems Approach to Inform Ecosystem Restoration in Rural Africa

Woody vegetation diversity and structure across land use types in Western Rwanda

Woody vegetation diversity and structure across land use types in Western Rwanda

Rwanda, like many biodiversity-rich tropical countries, is facing land degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change, all of which are exacerbated by anthropogenic disturbances and further driven by historical aspects which have placed enormous strain on the country’s landscapes and natural resources…

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April 7, 2026
Enumerating landscape change 

Enumerating landscape change 

Agroforestry, woodlots, and terraces were at the heart of our latest data collection round for the RESTORE project. How did we study them? Find out through stories from our research team in Western Rwanda. 

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August 25, 2025

Project partners

Because this research group is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), it is primarily based at institutions in Germany. However, research is working closely with diverse collaborators in Rwanda.

Lead partners

Contributing institutions