Title
International Conference on the Impact of Sericostachys scandens on the conservation of Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda
Author(s)
Protected Areas Biodiversity Project
Published
2009
Abstract
An international conference on the Impacts of Sericostachys scandens on the conservation of Nyungwe Forest was organized by Louis Rugyerinyange from Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Conservation Department, Nerissa Chao from Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Paul Scholte from Protected Areas Biodiversity Program (PAB). The workshop aimed to bring together national, regional and international experts and stakeholders of conservation in Nyungwe National Park (NNP) with the objectives to: 1. Develop a common understanding of what is known about Sericostachys scandens based on scientific research and observations; 2. Identify priority research needs to evaluate the impacts it has on natural forest regeneration; 3. Identify preliminary recommendations for management.

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